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By RON LIEBER Published: July 25, 2008 If you are ignoring the housing bailout bill because you think it benefits only troubled homeowners, you may miss out on a windfall. The bill, expected to be passed by the Senate in… Continue Reading →

By David Ellis, CNNMoney.com staff writer Last Updated: July 24, 2008 NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Thursday brought a multi-billion dollar civil lawsuit against the Swiss banking giant UBS for allegedly pushing everyday investors… Continue Reading →

As Starbucks’ expansion loses steam, independent coffee shops reveal the subtle ways they compete with the coffee powerhouse by Ricky McRoskey In July 2004, Kinley Pon was throwing his annual block party at his El Paso (Tex.) coffee shop, Kinley’s… Continue Reading →

If you’ve been the victim of some egregious credit card tactics, now’s your chance to speak out. By Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer July 21, 2008 NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Ever find yourself going off on the customer service representative… Continue Reading →

Los Angeles Lawmakers Want to Escalate The War on Obesity (And Fast Food) By SARAH MCBRIDE July 22, 2008 Despite its health-crazy reputation, parts of Los Angeles are plagued by obesity rates that rival any city in America. Now, the… Continue Reading →

By Rich Greifner July 14, 2008 I have a confession to make. My name is Rich, and I’m a stupid investor. You see, I’m a Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) shareholder. I also own a small stake in Fannie Mae (NYSE:… Continue Reading →

By Lara Moscrip, CNNMoney.com contributing writer July 8, 2008: 5:21 PM EDT NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast that electricity prices will climb an average of 9.8% in 2009. Only a month ago, the agency was forecasting… Continue Reading →

Expect More Crisis Ann Lee Ann Lee IndyMac has failed. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been hobbled but kept alive by a government and Federal Reserve rescue. All of this happened just weeks after President Bush and Treasury Secretary… Continue Reading →

By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer July 15, 2008: NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Richard Bitner opened his own mortgage shop in 2000, and had the good fortune to bail out of the business in 2005, before the housing crisis hit.… Continue Reading →