Mortgage interest rates in the 3s by May 1?! |
More By May 1, we'll see people locking in on mortgages with rates that start with a 3 for 15-year loans...or Clark will get pie in his face for charity!
Dollar cost averaging through the Great Depression |
More Would it have worked through the Great Depression? Get the hard numbers here.
Americans now saving a nickel out of every dollar |
More It's not the "dime on a dollar" formula that Clark raves about, but it's a start!
Clark on Bernanke's predictions about the recession's end |
More Is it more wishful thinking than anything else?
New unemployment stats obscure larger jobless measure |
More A second stat that economists watch very more closely -- called the U-6 -- paints another picture.
Barron's identifies financially troubled banks |
More Is your bank financially healthy? A new analysis takes a hard look at the 13 largest banks in the United States and has identified seven that are effectively insolvent.
Cost to rent vs. buy a home |
More This is a great time to buy a house, according to Clark, and one key metric proves it.
Money market funds bode well for future economic recovery |
More When the recovery begins, there is almost 4 trillion dollars available for investment in money market funds right now.
The Obama administration's housing rescue plan |
More Pres. Obama announced his housing rescue plan today and Clark wants to give you an overview of it.
Financial markets still jittery, but Clark stays the course |
More Is Clark an "idiot" for continuing to invest each month and each pay period -- a tactic known as dollar-cost averaging -- in a variety of mutual funds?
State unemployment offices failing at critical time |
More All over the country, state governments are letting their citizens down as people who are unemployed are not able to get their compensation.
Clark talks new unemployment figures, stimulus package |
More We're only hurting our long-term chances of recovery if we spend a fortune on a stimulus package right now.
Doing a financial fire drill and triaging your finances |
More Are you prepared for a financial crisis? A "financial fire drill" can help you prepare for the worst and hope for the best!
Price projections for natural gas, gasoline looking good |
More Should you go floating or fixed rate when it comes to natural gas? Will we ever see prices of 99 cents/gallon at the pump again? Clark's got the answers!
A positive spin on the low home construction numbers |
More The home construction industry is in a depression -- and that's not a word to be used lightly. But Clark believes this is actually a good sign overall.
Bailouts, backstops and banks |
More Forget about an economic stimulus package...we're going to need every penny on deck to rescue the banking system because capitalism can't function without capital.
New signs of worsening economic situation |
More There are several new signs that our nation's economic situation is worsening. Clark details the storm clouds, and let you know what to do about it.
Car oversupply = deals, with a caveat |
More The present oversupply on Honda and Chrysler lots presents both hazard and opportunity.
Returning to the market in a new year |
More 2008 was a disaster for the many Americans who now have money tied up in the stock market. But Clark has some compelling reasons why you shouldn't wait things out on the sidelines.
Gazing into the economic crystal ball |
More Clark takes a look-see at where the economy will be heading over the coming year.
