The American Bankers Association meetings in Chicago during late October drew a surprising variety of protesters. These ranged from unions to civic groups, political activists and even a person in a Downsized Man superhero costume. With the ABA in focus, I add my perspective and that of many other millions of American savers who decry the historically abysmal interest rates paid on savings. As banks grow healthier, the return on my savings just gets more anemic. ...more

November 28, 2009

Despite fears of a looming crisis, at least one observer of the economy thinks talk of a collapse in commercial real estate may be unfounded. ...more

October 28, 2009

Despite fears of a looming crisis, at least one observer of the economy believes talk of a collapse in commercial real estate may be unfounded. ...more

October 27, 2009

particularly on the Suncoast - and defaults are on the rise, according to New York-based Real Capital Analytics. ...more

October 23, 2009

The hemorrhaging among the nation's biggest banks was supposed to have subsided after the government doled out $350 billion in federal bailout money last fall. That hasn't happened. ...more

January 17, 2009

The full scope of the housing meltdown isn't clear and already there are ominous signs of a new crisis, one that could shutter malls, hotels and storefronts nationwide. ...more

November 28, 2008

Highlands Today staff compiled this Q&A on a proposed multi-billion rescue package Congress is deliberating to shore up the financial markets, and the $500 billion the government has pledged to help some troubled financial institutions. ...more

September 26, 2008