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Mobility Falls to Record Low as Americans Stay Put (Boston Globe)
By Staff WriterAt 11.6 percent, U.S. mobility has reached its lowest recorded point since the Census Bureau began tracking migration in 1948.
October 27, 2011
The 50% Solution: Greek RescueThe solution entails a 50% write-down of Greek debt by banks, a boost in the euro zones rescue fund to $1.4 trillion and a substantial recapitalization of banks.
October 26, 2011
Measured PaceBack in 1976, while other teenagers had started obsessing over the newest style of music, punk rock, 16-year-old Louis M. Ricciardi was grooming himself to be a financial advisor. Hipping classmates to the Rule of 72, he was touting the benefits of investing at a young age.
October 26, 2011
European Union Banks to Raise Capital Buffers by JuneEuropean governments will force their largest banks to quickly increase their cushions of capital to ride out market turmoil brought on by the debt crisis, officials said Wednesday.
October 25, 2011
European Banks, EU Squabble Over $55B in Greek Write-downsEurozone taxpayers could be on the hook for more than $55 billion if banks are compelled to take hefty write-downs on Greek debta measure banks are fighting even as officials try to convince them to accept massive cuts voluntarily.
October 25, 2011
Trichet’s Swan Song: Calls for New Eurozone Finance MinistryFinal speech by outgoing European Central Bank president met with protests, boos.
October 20, 2011
Horse SenseJonathan Green and Alan Rubin, CLU, have built a successful business serving a highly specialized market niche the thoroughbred industry.
October 20, 2011
Horse SenseJonathan Green and Alan Rubin, CLU, have built a successful business serving a highly specialized market niche the thoroughbred industry.