mysteriously, even - finds its way into the recycling bin. ...more

November 30, 2008

The FDIC's agreement to share potential multibillion-dollar losses on Wachovia Corp.'s mortgage loans with buyer Citigroup Inc. is a way for the government to ensure a solution at the least cost to taxpayers, banking experts say. ...more

September 30, 2008

Whether or not the government is actually on the verge of taking over mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, investor fears that a bailout is imminent could turn such a worst-case scenario into reality. ...more

August 20, 2008

"The Assassin," by Stephen Coonts (St. Martin's Press, $27) ...more

August 17, 2008

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The address shown is the property address listed by the buyer. Most of the sales took place during the past six weeks. This isn't a complete list of real estate transactions. Sales are listed by city, in ascending value. ...more

July 27, 2008