Economics and Investing:

A shadow inflation hits shoppers through economic sleight of hand: Inflation and the hidden side of finances.

Reader B.B. sent this: CBO: Health law could cause as many as 20 Million to lose coverage

Also from B.B.: Ann Barnhardt Schools – the real story about your health insurance

yet another from B.B: Four large US banks fail stress tests

Items from The Economatrix:

US January Trade Gap Widens As Imports Hit Record High

Broken Promises:  Pensions All Over America Are Being Savagely Cut Or Are Vanishing Completely

Fed Nods To Better Economy, Mum On Next Move

Savings Low, Worry High Among Workers