Archive for February, 2008

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Detroit ‘08: Green Tech and Road Candy

All the major exhibitors at the 2008 show trumpeted their commitment to fuel economy—but they also flexed some muscle

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

New Whiskies from Old Casks

Whisky-lovers rejoice! There’s a new wave of excellent, aged, high-end single malt and blended scotches hitting the market

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Great Places to Raise Kids — for Less

Family-oriented neighborhoods with the most affordable homes and the best schools may be hiding in places you’ve never heard of

Monday, February 25th, 2008

A bond-insurer bailout looks short-sighted

The bond insurer bailout plan, which will tap a consortium of banks for much-needed capital, is borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. Banks will conceivably lend money to a company that is the counter-party to their own positions.

Monday, February 25th, 2008

U.S. stock futures fall as early enthusiasm fades

U.S. stock futures backed off early gains as early enthusiasm over a possible bailout for bond insurer Ambac Financial Group Inc. seemed to wane.

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Fighting the Financial Fear Factor

Overreacting to market volatility and underreacting to debt are both foolhardy. Know when to act and when to sit still.

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Stash It, Don’t Cash It

The economic stimulus bill means a rebate check is coming your way. Read on before you spend it to juice the economy.

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Ambac and MBIA may be warming up to business-split idea

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Welcome to our daily roundup of subprime- and credit-crunch-related news from MarketWatch.

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Biggest Cities, Lowest Rents 2008

Think you have to forfeit your whole paycheck to live an urban life? Here are 20 cities that offer big-city convenience at small-town prices

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Detroit ‘08: Green Tech and Road Candy

All the major exhibitors at the 2008 show trumpeted their commitment to fuel economy—but they also flexed some muscle