Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T11:19:04.976-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:obamas-stimulus-plan Peter Elstrom pelstrom077 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10376123335052367884-de199e67335878fcdcba7b46ac1fc044 2009-01-29T18:36:00.000-05:00

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I am all for helping the 2009 Economy, but……. Wow. The near trillion dollar stimulus bill for the struggling 2009 economy has hit a major roadblock, as more and more Democrats are joining Republicans in their opposition. With the bill up in the air,...

I am all for helping the 2009 Economy, but……. Wow. The near trillion dollar stimulus bill for the struggling 2009 economy has hit a major roadblock, as more and more Democrats are joining Republicans in their opposition. With the bill up in the air,... http://www.erollover.com/blog/2009-economy/2009-economic-stimulus-bill Mike Rowan mrowan998 36,651 36,641 8 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11304547802101652325-dd69af3501a9f15f11e0480f89b75ef0 2009-02-13T09:31:35.680-05:00

The $789 billion stimulus bill moving toward final passage by Congress will not quickly solve the historic problems besetting the economy, but it could reduce the damage, while providing relief for the...

The $789 billion stimulus bill moving toward final passage by Congress will not quickly solve the historic problems besetting the economy, but it could reduce the damage, while providing relief for the... http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2009-02-12-stimulus-package-effects_N.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 16,402 16,394 5 3 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3503701276939877211-0b63555fe010a90982e919de40ea9ed4 2009-01-26T03:57:00.000-05:00

Double renewable energy capacity in three years, creating enough additional capacity to power 6 million homes. Leverage $100 billion to finance private-sector clean-energy initiatives. Expand the child tax credit, which would provide a new tax cut to the

Double renewable energy capacity in three years, creating enough additional capacity to power 6 million homes. Leverage $100 billion to finance private-sector clean-energy initiatives. Expand the child tax credit, which would provide a new tax cut to the http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1788091911&f=9791 17,852 17,848 4 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5970166827758090722-1d4bfa5261653763647934688b5e287e 2009-02-05T23:33:54.460-05:00

One agent describes why home buyers really need to be careful right about now. Depending on how the legislation developes, closing even one day early might cost them $15,000

One agent describes why home buyers really need to be careful right about now. Depending on how the legislation developes, closing even one day early might cost them $15,000 http://www.raincityguide.com/2009/02/05/buyer-beware-15000-tax-credit/ Dustin Luther dluther593 7,436 7,432 4 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2595666055399199228-fabb7e81401cf64016b6c8b2187203b6 2009-01-18T19:43:27.320-05:00

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Truly FREE Money here - no pay backs! Here's how you can get yours: As part of the 2009 Stimulus package, there is a great incentive for home ownership available to some lucky home buyers. I personally feel that this would have been better if given...

Truly FREE Money here - no pay backs! Here's how you can get yours: As part of the 2009 Stimulus package, there is a great incentive for home ownership available to some lucky home buyers. I personally feel that this would have been better if given... http://cooperjacobs.com/blog/2009/03/03/seattle-home-buyers-how-to-get-your-8000/ Courtney Cooper ccooper510 5,292 5,292 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3438912580635741909-f79dc4a5b81c69897535f45060d849fa 2009-10-30T10:30:02.674-04:00

The next draft of the homebuyer tax credit includes a provision for current homeowners...

The next draft of the homebuyer tax credit includes a provision for current homeowners... http://www.christianpf.com/6500-home-buyer-tax-credit-extended/ Bob Lotich blotich640 498 498 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14805239788747669284-2ef1b21656849e3ba024570e2a3ed357 2009-02-03T15:20:02.937-05:00

John Maynard Keynes famously suggested that paying people to simply dig ditches and fill them in again would boost the economy because at least wages would be pumped back into the system. There was plenty of ditch digging, road building, and other...

John Maynard Keynes famously suggested that paying people to simply dig ditches and fill them in again would boost the economy because at least wages would be pumped back into the system. There was plenty of ditch digging, road building, and other... http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/feb2009/db2009022_179449.htm Jenn LaRocco jlarocco496 4,376 4,370 6 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10185848013171872388-9c183a31954ef0b62dcbc040116bd54d 2009-01-28T18:48:41.455-05:00

Stimulus Plan Would Provide Flood of Aid to Education (January 28, 2009) Relief Seen for Jobless and States in Health Care Plan (January 28, 2009) Obama, Visiting G.O.P. Lawmakers, Is Open to Some Compromise on Stimulus (January 28, 2009) Economic...

Stimulus Plan Would Provide Flood of Aid to Education (January 28, 2009) Relief Seen for Jobless and States in Health Care Plan (January 28, 2009) Obama, Visiting G.O.P. Lawmakers, Is Open to Some Compromise on Stimulus (January 28, 2009) Economic... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/29/us/politics/29obama.html?_r=1&hp Gopal Pillai gpillai453 3,358 3,355 1 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12851372924118569190-78ae96d284940e07c072b092fd0e3fe2 2009-02-20T02:10:13.231-05:00

With so many changes in store for your taxes, here's what you should know.

With so many changes in store for your taxes, here's what you should know. http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/taxes/what-the-stimulus-plan-means-for-your-tax-bill/ VJ Bala vbala949 2,312 2,310 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8024504082260929071-5e099585c054018daaf3ab0bb444c6b9 2009-02-18T15:58:24.811-05:00

What the credit actually entails and how you qualify for it.

What the credit actually entails and how you qualify for it. http://www.lvrealty.net/news/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit Charles Richey crichey318 2,200 2,193 6 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5778427164526008710-f6681e48758bbdcc26b5908d8eca2781 2009-02-20T02:33:59.038-05:00

Minutes after President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus package on Feb. 17, construction crews in rural central Missouri began replacing a 1,000-foot bridge in Tuscumbia. The project was timed to be the first in the nation to...

Minutes after President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus package on Feb. 17, construction crews in rural central Missouri began replacing a 1,000-foot bridge in Tuscumbia. The project was timed to be the first in the nation to... http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/feb2009/db20090219_270845.htm VJ Bala vbala949 2,043 2,040 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2473622562028681123-411ce5f87efd0037eb392caefffebe9f 2009-11-07T16:16:06.515-05:00

Details on the extension of the 2009 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and the other extensions granted under bill H. R. 3548.

Details on the extension of the 2009 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and the other extensions granted under bill H. R. 3548. http://www.lvrealty.net/news/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extended Charles Richey crichey318 69 64 4 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12364510325383855661-fa21f73a2a2f277cf15b258f9908eaa7 2009-02-07T12:03:41.140-05:00

Confusion reigns over the current stimulus bill with regard to the tax credit for home buyers. This post attempts to deconfuse, and is being regularly updated as the bill progresses to final signing.

Confusion reigns over the current stimulus bill with regard to the tax credit for home buyers. This post attempts to deconfuse, and is being regularly updated as the bill progresses to final signing. http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/senate-approves-15000-tax-credit-for-home-buyers/1855 Jay Thompson jthompson153 1,734 1,731 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15268618156967884355-e8654f758d7a632190e10022f0b231a7 2009-02-08T16:21:54.322-05:00

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Congressional Research Service and Department of Labor estimates via the House Appropriations Committee; House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Congressional Research Service and Department of Labor estimates via the House Appropriations Committee; House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/info-STIMULUS0109.html First Name Last Name mbackman179 1,320 1,319 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10617980670451039285-592098a82941a24055e412c9df9ec9bd 2009-02-12T09:45:43.957-05:00

While not stripped out of the stimulus, the home buyer tax credit has been nearly cut in half from its earlier incarnation.

While not stripped out of the stimulus, the home buyer tax credit has been nearly cut in half from its earlier incarnation. http://www.ericbramlett.com/blog/stimulus-home-buyer-credit-toned-down-to-8000/ Eric Bramlett ebramlett850 1,209 1,174 12 23 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15984641360993943117-e3d6d8c1958b698943500a91bb31277c 2009-01-29T10:29:58.275-05:00

The House passed an $819 billion tax-and-spending bill Wednesday, in a recession-fighting effort that would extend the reach of the federal government across the U.S. economy by reshaping policy on energy, education, health care and social programs.

The House passed an $819 billion tax-and-spending bill Wednesday, in a recession-fighting effort that would extend the reach of the federal government across the U.S. economy by reshaping policy on energy, education, health care and social programs. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123315486943524321.html Afza Joher ajoher785 1,281 1,279 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4548875404514364654-f8e7138e3a0a2090b972d87fb66e3023 2009-01-19T14:19:55.484-05:00

Obama’s stimulus plan will only end up making a sick patient even sicker, says Jon Herring. But that won’t stop it happening. Jon says infrastructure firms stand to benefit in the short run. But the real long-term winners will be companies that benefit from rising inflation.

Obama’s stimulus plan will only end up making a sick patient even sicker, says Jon Herring. But that won’t stop it happening. Jon says infrastructure firms stand to benefit in the short run. But the real long-term winners will be companies that benefit from rising inflation. http://www.contrarianprofits.com/articles/how-to-profit-from-the-obama-stimulus-plan/11726 Contrarian Profits cprofits175 1,222 1,220 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9930583005118846753-8004fb5c4edf9a7654c319972f130bb1 2009-02-11T14:16:50.193-05:00

Whether we like it or not, the 2009 Stimulus Package has been accepted by both the Senate and the House, and will be heading our way soon. A coalition of Democrats and some Republicans reached a compromise...

Whether we like it or not, the 2009 Stimulus Package has been accepted by both the Senate and the House, and will be heading our way soon. A coalition of Democrats and some Republicans reached a compromise... http://www.erollover.com/blog/2009-stimulus/2009-stimulus-spending-cuts Mike Rowan mrowan998 1,031 1,030 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13315861648223619000-8725af0d29126845a6dc1e131399c1c4 2009-02-18T10:55:38.886-05:00

The Obama administration unveiled a plan Wednesday to help 9 million "at risk" homeowners modify their mortgages, committing $75 billion of taxpayer money to back the initiative. The plan contains two separate programs.

The Obama administration unveiled a plan Wednesday to help 9 million "at risk" homeowners modify their mortgages, committing $75 billion of taxpayer money to back the initiative. The plan contains two separate programs. http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Obama-sets-aside-75-billion/story.aspx?guid=%7B23100FFE%2DC714%2D4352%2DB218%2D9DFC6D042960%7D Charles Dubow cdubow602 969 968 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14840369085631743473-813303e640575b84f1cf0a18379b67c6 2009-02-03T03:42:01.975-05:00

It's hard to take Republican leaders too seriously when they criticize recovery plans for the economy; it's sort of like those geese criticizing evacuation plans for US Air 1549. Their critiques look even goofier when you see their alternatives.

It's hard to take Republican leaders too seriously when they criticize recovery plans for the economy; it's sort of like those geese criticizing evacuation plans for US Air 1549. Their critiques look even goofier when you see their alternatives. http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1876535,00.html Jacek Slominski jslominski382 1,049 1,047 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6578144791703584625-82f9f7108c17fa0b12043b47999e9266 2009-01-15T12:53:42.036-05:00

Package includes $550 billion in spending and state aid plus $275 billion in tax cuts. Pelosi: 'We wanted to get the biggest bang for the buck.'

Package includes $550 billion in spending and state aid plus $275 billion in tax cuts. Pelosi: 'We wanted to get the biggest bang for the buck.' http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/15/news/economy/house_stimulus_bill/?postversion=2009011512 Shirley Brady sbrady224 1,058 1,053 2 3 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14760579593384962848-9911981e57d358980af0135b3ddca0b9 2009-02-20T13:28:53.119-05:00

Provide a tax credit at a rate of 6.2 percent of earned income (after federal taxes are taken out), up to $400 for individuals and up to $800 for couples, in 2009 and 2010. The credit begins to phase out at income levels of $75,000 for individuals...

Provide a tax credit at a rate of 6.2 percent of earned income (after federal taxes are taken out), up to $400 for individuals and up to $800 for couples, in 2009 and 2010. The credit begins to phase out at income levels of $75,000 for individuals... http://projects.nytimes.com/44th_president/stimulus Domenic Venuto dvenuto129 826 824 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15378576839086221502-cb210fb328e1d6675d003e5e610dddc4 2009-01-28T15:46:46.972-05:00

Back in October, I wrote this post about the repayment feature of the $7,500 1st time buyer “credit”, including this link to more information as to who qualifies, and the terms of the “credit”. Yesterday on Twitter I...

Back in October, I wrote this post about the repayment feature of the $7,500 1st time buyer “credit”, including this link to more information as to who qualifies, and the terms of the “credit”. Yesterday on Twitter I... http://www.raincityguide.com/2009/01/28/7500-1st-time-buyer-credit/ Dustin Luther dluther593 810 810 0 0