B.B. was the first of several readers to mention this item: US financial system support up $700 billion in past year-watchdog. “Total US government financial system support seen at $3.7 trillion.” Yikes!
Brett G. sent this one: How to Upgrade an Old Phone into a Porsche.
M.E.W. spotted this: Why Are Banks Withholding Highend Repossessions Over $300,000 From the Market?
G.G. suggested the latest from The Mogambo Guru (Richard Daughty): Raising Taxes to Combat Recession: The Ultimate Fiscal Folly
Items from The Economatrix:
Stocks Drop as Bernanke Warns of Uncertain Economy
Firms Want to Rehire, Skilled Workers Scarce
Cities Rent Police, Janitors to Save Cash