Economics and Investing:

A “must read” piece by Patrice Lewis, wherein she argues that useful tangibles are the only safe investment, as the Federal government approaches default or mass inflation: Drowning in debt

C.D.V. suggested this: Selling America: The view from a bear’s chair.

Also from C.D.V. come a link to some advice from Shawn Tully at Fortune that is about three years premature: Real estate: It’s time to buy again.

Items from The Economatrix:

A Hundred Municipalities Won’t Make It Out Of Debt

Times Are Good For Silver Investors

What’s In Your Wallet?

“Skunked”:  Bill Gross On How “The US Will Likely Default On Its Debt

Manufacturing Growth Slows Slightly in March

Gallup:  US Unemployment Rate at 10.0%, Underemployment at 19.3%