Understanding the Wall Street Bailout
How did we get here? What will be done with the $700 billion? How did we arrive at $700 billion, and will that be enough to fix things? Get the answers to these questions and more in an article by Al Tomkins at Poynter Online.
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Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Read the bill itself (.pdf format).
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What does it all mean?
This clickable interactive will help you understand the problem, the cause, and the proposed solution.
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Financial Crisis Timeline
Scroll through to see how the meltdown unfolded.
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From the Depression to Today
A comparison to previous federal bailouts.
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Interactive: America's Spending Spree
This clickable interactive illustrates how Americans have increasingly been living beyond their means over the last 30 years.
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Video: Understanding the Jobless Rate
A steep rise in unemployment shows the economic troubles are far from over. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney takes a closer look.
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MyFDICInsurance.gov
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has rolled out this new web site designed to help depositors figure out how much of their assets are fully protected at FDIC-insured banks.
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Michigan State Housing Development Authority
MSHDA's Save the Dream Campaign includes helpful information on our Web site that assists homeowners who are experiencing financial difficulties or facing foreclosure.
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Homeownership Counseling
Worried you might lose your home? Locate a homeownership councelor near you.
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Household Finance Calculator
Analyze your household finances with a customized breakdown of your monthly expenses, savings and investments with an interactive calculator.
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Panic-Proof Your Portfolio
If you are buying, consider companies that pay dividends. That way you are not just relying on the rising stock price to earn money. The Motley Fool offers five ways to "panic proof" your retirement fund.
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For Seniors & Caregivers
Visit WWJ's Caring for Aging Parents resource center to find articles on how to manage the financial issues that arise as we age.
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Top 5 Ways to Avoid Foreclosure
Simple things to keep in mind, according to John Ziraldo, CEO, Lighthouse of Oakland County.
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Homeowner Crisis Resource Center
Find information, tool and tips from The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), a non-profit organization.
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FHA's HOPE For Homeowners
The HOPE for Homeowners (H4H) program was created by Congress to help those at risk of default and foreclosure refinance into more affordable, sustainable loans. H4H is an additional mortgage option designed to keep borrowers in their homes.
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Facing Foreclosure? What You Need To Know
The Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) provides helpful tips for borrowers who find themselves in this predicament.
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