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• Existing-Home Sales Jump

  Housing sales hit their highest level in two and a half years. Plus: As the dollar falls, the Dow climbs almost 1.3%.

  Videos | Nov 23, 2009

• We Need Real Financial Reform

  Recently there's been another cry for better financial literacy education. That's fine, but it shouldn't replace real financial reform, says MoneyWatch's Eric Schurenberg.

  Videos | Nov 23, 2009

• Existing Home Sales Rise 10.1 Percent

  The national Association of Realtors reports that existing home sales rose 10.1 percent in October: Driven by the first-time buyer tax credit, existing-home sales showed another big gain in October with a strong uptrend established over the past seven months, while inventories continue to...

  Blog posts | Nov 23, 2009

• Double Dip Recession?

  I always get nervous when three or more people who don't study the economy or financial markets say exactly the same thing. This past weekend, it was a teacher, a lawyer and a doctor, all of whom proclaimed: "we're definitely headed for a double-dip recession!" Every time someone says...

  Blog posts | Nov 23, 2009

• Ask The Experts: Focus on Housing

  We got a chance to bring in real estate gur-ess and MoneyWatch blogger Alison Rogers for "Ask the Experts" and not a moment too soon! Ali helped us get to the bottom of the rotten housing starts numbers and we even got to play a little Elvis Costello in her honor! If you have a question for "Ask...

  Blog posts | Nov 20, 2009

• Mutual Fund Fee-asco

  Here's a primer on mutual fund fees. I think that I held my hands in that particular position because I was subconsciously praying that after watching, everyone would dump their loaded funds and trade them for index funds! by Jill Schlesinger

  Blog posts | Nov 20, 2009

• What Causes Employment to Lag Output in Recoveries?

  In a previous post, I showed that after a recession ends, the recovery of employment lags the recovery of output, and that the lag has increased substantially in recent recessions. The delay in the recovery of employment has increased from about one quarter prior to 1990 to more than a year in...

  Blog posts | Nov 20, 2009

• State Unemployment Rates: A Small Victory For Little Rhody

  I used to live in Rhode Island, which is why I still take an interest in what's happening there. Little Rhody has gotten crushed in the recession. The last vestiges of its manufacturing base have been vaporized and the contraction in housing have contributed to the state's dismal employment...

  Blog posts | Nov 20, 2009

• Outrage at Executive Pensions

  Taxpayers may need to pay to support worker pensions, but top executives still get big bucks and sweet perks.

  Videos | Nov 20, 2009

• Mutual Fund Fees: Are You Paying Too Much?

  MoneyWatch's Jill Schlesinger breaks down the layers of mutual fund fees - from 'loads' to distribution fees.

  Videos | Nov 20, 2009