The Heels Who Caused The Recession?

Lloyd Garver, 11.13.2009

Writer and producer

Some feel the recession had to do with sneaky mortgages. Others believe it was the result of greedy Wall Street. All of these people should just look down at their feet -- shoes caused the meltdown.

What Chinese Currency Manipulation Looks Like

Eric Lotke, 11.13.2009

Research Director at the Campaign for America's Future and author of 2044

As President Obama packs for China, I thought I'd show him a picture of how China is manipulating its currency.

Does Warren Buffett Know What He's Talking About?

Michael Wolff, 11.13.2009

Author of Newser.com's Off the Grid column

Nobody I know who is smart and rich (albeit much less rich than they used to be) thinks the economy is patched up and ready to roll--except, apparentl...

The U.S. and China: The Defining Issue of Our Day

Zachary Karabell, 11.14.2009

President, River Twice Research

Americans still don't quite get it. There is no vote, quick resolution, or unitary policy that will "solve" China. That allows it to linger as a concern, but not to shape action.

Should We Keep Corporate Welfare for Big Insurance?

Dick Patten, 11.12.2009

President, American Family Business Foundation

While many proponents of the estate tax argue that it is the most progressive tax in the tax code, the fact is that it produces less than 1 percent of annual federal tax revenue while hurting family businesses.

The Recession, President Obama and The Future. Do ideas matter?

Alan Miller, 11.13.2009

writer, film maker, and director, The NY Salon.

Recently, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, penned an article bemoaning the greed of bankers and hatred of politicians. Indeed, it has been a wid...

How to Live on $0 a Day: Assuaging Rage, One Prick at a Time

Lesley Stern, 11.12.2009

Writer, counselor to the nouveau poor

If you're quivering with rage just thinking about Wall Street, it's time to take action. I've discovered a way to achieve a semblance of inner peace without therapists, tranquilizers or weapons.

Details of Next Week's Obama Small Business Conference Remain a Mystery

Lloyd Chapman, 11.11.2009

On October 21, President Barack Obama announced he would convene a small business conference to address increasing access to capital for small busines...

History May Repeat Itself, But Never Exactly

Lynn Tilton, 11.11.2009

CEO, Patriarch Partners

As we forecast employment, we cannot embrace history without adjustment for the unique economic character of this Great Recession that began in December 2007.

Met Home Gets the Hatchet

Charlotte Safavi, 11.12.2009

Anglo-Iranian-American Journalist

Only yesterday Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. announced the closure of the magazine fondly known as Met Home to the urban, sophisticated home decor cognoscenti.

Resetting CEO Reputation

Dr. Leslie Gaines-Ross, 11.11.2009

Chief Reputation Strategist

It is now time for CEOs to stand up and start rebuilding reputations, thereby resetting the path to future economic progress and moral authority.

When Downsizing Is Rightsizing

Karen Leland, 11.11.2009

Bestselling Author of Time Managment In An Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day

My husband and are facing a downsizing. We sold the house we've owned for the past 12 years and are moving to a rental.

World Renowned Investor Jim Rogers: Gold Will Go to $2,000 an Ounce

Damien Hoffman, 11.10.2009

Editor-in-Chief, Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Jim Rogers is one of the most respected investors in the world. Here's my recent interview with him about the economy and some of his recent comments in the media.

Weekly Audit: The Unemployment Epidemic

The Media Consortium, 11.10.2009

Network of Leading Progressive Independent Journalism Organizations

By Zach Carter, Media Consortium Blogger On Friday, we learned that the U.S. unemployment rate officially broke 10% for the first time since the ear...

Should Americans Adopt the Immigrant Mindset?

Daniel Cubias, 11.10.2009

The Hispanic Fanatic.

I've spent some time in the corporate world, and as such, I despise phrases like "paradigm shift" or "new dynamic." Still, it's clear that something n...

Pet Abandonment Up, Adoption Down

Sheila Lirio Marcelo, 11.09.2009

For all the joy pets bring into our lives, they can be very expensive I want to share ways to save money and keep your four-legged family members.

Why Values Trump Rules and Regulation

Dov Seidman, 11.09.2009

Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LRN

More regulation, and in particular a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, could be a very good thing, but we shouldn't rush to regulation without careful consideration of two key questions.

NYCity Snapshot: Video Vox Pop on the Recession

NYCity News Service, 11.09.2009

From the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism

Some 80 students from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism hit the streets of of New York armed with Flip Video recorders, and asked scores: "Tell us one way the recession has changed your life."

Five Myths the Recession Taught Us

James Altucher, 11.06.2009

Financial columnist and managing director of Formula Capital

During the course of the past few months, several myths came to bear on the struggling economy that will play out through 2010 to create enormous opportunities in the market and the economy.

Q: How Much Taxpayer Money Will GOP Waste to Fire up an Anti-Immigrant Base?

Frank Sharry, 11.06.2009

Frank Sharry is Founder and Executive Director of America's Voice

A: Billions upon billions, if some Republicans get their way. Fortunately, they didn't get their way on the Census yesterday. The Vitter-Bennett censu...

Selling Starts, Recession Ends!

Grant Cardone, 11.06.2009

Author of Sell to Survive and International Sales and Business Expert

The so-called Great Recession, the longest and deepest since the Great Depression, may be over but you won't feel relief unless you and your company are able to sell your products and services.