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Wednesday February 8th 2012

Posts Tagged ‘financial institutions’

So does Ron Paul call like it is?

regarding the end of the recession that the government says is happening: 'Be Prepared for the Worst' Ron Paul, 10.29.09, The large-scale government intervention in the economy is going to end badly. Any number of pundits claim that we have now passed the worst of the recession. Green shoots of recovery are supposedly popping up all [...]

What is a realistic time frame for securing lines of credit and professional services when buying a business?

My husband and I will be buying a small business (35 employees with a yearly revenue of approx 3 mil.) in less than 2 years. Some of the major suppliers are privy to this information and the lines of credit will remain in place. My husband has been employed with the co. since it's inception 21 years ago. I have been with them for 6 mos.I need to [...]

economics money and banking question?

In order to reduce risk and increase the safety of financial institutions, commercial banks and other financial institutions are prohibited from: A. owning municipal bonds. B. making personal loans. C. owning common stock. D. making real estate loans. I think the answer is B am I right?

Is “ALL WELL” with the banking system? I think not? Your thoughts?

1. Paulson appears on Face The Nation and says "Our banking system is a safe and a sound one." If the banking system was safe and sound, everyone would know it (or at least think it). There would be no need to say it. 2. Paulson says the list of troubled banks "is a very manageable situation". The reality is there are 90 [...]