Archive for August, 2008

Gasoline August 27, 2008

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Indian Oil Producer Bids for British Rival
California County’s Resolve Against Drilling Fades
Oil Rises as Consumer Confidence Gains
Gas prices continue decline -
The nationwide price at the pump falls to $3.672 a gallon, down nearly a penny.

Housing August 27, 2008

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

No down payment? Still no problem — at least for now
Home Sales & True Inventory: No Good News
Anyone smell a stench? The FBI knew about the housing scams in 2004
Backlog of US homes for sale is worst on record
Housing hasn’t bottomed yet - Don’t bother chilling the Champagne
Mortgage fraud soars in first quarter, report says
Will [...]

Gasoline August 26, 2008

Monday, August 25th, 2008

E.P.A. Sued by 12 States to Regulate Oil Refineries
Honda Stays True to Efficient Driving
At the Fed, a Debate Over Countering Inflation Grows Louder
Gas prices down 10% from record
Auto industry seeks $50B in loans from Congress
Riding the money train
106 mpg ‘air car’ creates buzz, questions

Housing August 26, 2008

Monday, August 25th, 2008

FBI saw threat of mortgage crisis
Yakuza, the big winners
Not time to buy according to this unique rent vs buy calculator
FDIC gets ready for bank failures
Appraisers still under the gun to ‘hit the numbers’
The big secret in U.S. housing
My home’s value has fallen sharply. Should I default on the mortgage?

Housing August 25, 2008

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

These homes for sale stink
Changing of the Guards on Bryce Point
Fannie and Freddie’s blame game
Bad Begets Worse - How the Mortgage Giants Lead The Market Deeper Into Crisis
Movie Review: “I.O.U.S.A.”
A Quick Review of I.O.U.S.A.
Central Bankers See More Credit Losses, Fischer Says
The Great Consumer Crash of 2009
Only the government would be stupid enough

Environment August 25, 2008

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Bush may seek protection for island chains
These homes for sale stink

Gasoline August 25, 2008

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Oil Soars, Dollar Falls and Worries Stay
Suddenly, Sharing a Ride Looks Good
With Oil Demand Down, Prices Are Leveling Off
Oil Declines, and Markets Push Higher
Driving Is Down, but Auto Insurance Rates Are Rising
Relying on a Windfall to Fill the Gas Tank
Gas price average below $3.70
Gas prices down for the 38th day in a row
While my wallet [...]

Housing August 22, 2008

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

More houses return to lender
British Families, Drowning in Debt
Home foreclosures hit new record in July
Are You Ready For Higher Mortgage Rates?
As property values drop, lenders cut home-equity loans
Forgetting Freddie (and Fannie)
The Merits of Staying in Cash