Economics and Investing:

Reader Linda U. sent this: Five Things that Will Happen to You When America Goes Bankrupt

Pierre M. spotted this: Faux job numbers could lead to real trouble

G.G. suggested this piece: How Safe Is Your Roth IRA?

Also from G.G.: Charles Plosser and the 50% Contraction in the Fed’s Balance Sheet

G.P. recommended this New York Post article: Taxpayers foot $850M bill for Wall St.’s pension fees

Items from The Economatrix:

Stocks Edge Higher on Better Economic Data

Fed Survey: US Economy Improves in Spring

Oil Falls as Hopes Grow for Libyan Cease-fire

Gold Advances to Record on Weakening Dollar; Silver Tops $40