Tag Archives: financial meltdown


Police investigating death of Freddie Mac official

April 23, 2009 : Permalink

AP – The Chief financial officer of Freddie Mac, one of the mortgage giants at the heart of the nation’s financial meltdown, was found dead in his basement early Wednesday morning in what police said was an apparent suicide. David […]

Fixing US economy’s health is a boon for DC region

January 12, 2009 : Permalink

Charleston Gazette – Whether it’s a buildup of Civil War troops, Depression-era bureaucrats or defense contractors after Sept. 11, the region has prospered in times of crisis. Today, the financial meltdown is delivering a jolt of its own. Lawyers, lobbyists […]

Investigate money advisers before investing

December 22, 2008 : Permalink

Grand Forks Herald – From worrying about banks and a financial meltdown, investors are now wondering if they can trust the person investing their money.   In this year of shocks, investors were dealt another a little over a week […]