Green Investing

James Galbraith's Rx for Wall Street Reform

BY Michael E. DourouxFri Nov 20, 2009 at 6:25 PM

"The post-op on the great crash of 2008 continued in Washington Thursday as the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) held a hearing on financial reform. 'Unfortunately, the regulatory regime that failed so terribly leading up to the ...READ»

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The Dilemma: Bull or Bear?

BY Michael E. DourouxFri Nov 13, 2009 at 3:22 PM

Bull:Liz Ann Sonders, chief market strategist at Charles Schwab, represents the more bullish point of view saying, "It's very clear we're in the midst of a V-shaped recovery." Tech Ticker credits Ms. Sonders with keeping its viewers ...READ»

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Privatizing Gains and Socializing Losses

BY Michael E. DourouxWed Nov 11, 2009 at 9:22 AM

"Repealing Glass-Steagall was 'obnoxious' and a bipartisan 'absurdity'...The end result of the repeal was you have 'taxpayers subsidizing risk-taking' on Wall Street...'It's the most anti-capitalist thing I've ever heard of in my ...READ»

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"Job Losses Could Trigger Round 2 of Banking Crisis"

BY Michael E. DourouxTue Nov 10, 2009 at 5:10 PM

"The unemployment rate now stands at 10.2%, yet stocks are at a 2009 high. The bulls will tell you not to worry; the unemployment rate is a lagging indicator. True as that may be, Charlie Gasparino author of The Sellout, has a word of ...READ»

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Elizabeth Warren, chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel for bank bailouts

BY Michael E. DourouxFri Nov 6, 2009 at 2:23 PM

"The numbers are bleak -- unemployment has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 -- and Warren is not surprised.'Let's face it,' Warren said, 'This is sort of how we went about the rescue -- we rescued at the top and we ...READ»

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Time.com -- " Why It's Time to Retire the 401(k)"

BY Michael E. DourouxThu Nov 5, 2009 at 5:15 PM

"...upgrading the 401(k) alone won't save the nation's retirement-savings problem. Here's why: Remember, the biggest factor in whether the 401(k) works as designed has to do with when you retire. If the market rises that year, you're ...READ»

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Geithner "Burned Billions," Shafted Taxpayers on CIT Loan

BY Michael E. DourouxWed Nov 4, 2009 at 2:27 PM

"William Black, professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law is dumbfounded. 'We put ourselves on the hook in a completely inept way where we lose first. We lose entirely as the taxpayers.' Black, a ...READ»

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Focus on MSNBC's Dylan Rattigan

BY Michael E. DourouxMon Nov 2, 2009 at 12:57 PM

The host of MSNBC’s Morning Meeting is one example of an increasing number of people from across the spectrum with high-profile platforms who are stepping out, asking the hard questions and won’t quit until we ...READ»

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The Cheerleaders vs. The Chicken Littles

BY Michael E. DourouxFri Oct 30, 2009 at 5:47 PM

There are those cheerleading type experts with the perpetual, frozen smiles who maintain that the necessary measures have been taken to deal with the financial crisis, the economy is now showing signs of recovery, all is under control ...READ»

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The Rage of Anxiety

BY Michael E. DourouxFri Oct 30, 2009 at 11:53 AM

"But I can't help thinking that both the victim and the alleged killer are casualties of a treacherous economy, which continues to batter the ordinary American while the experts proclaim recovery is upon us." ...READ»

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PIMCO's Bill Gross: Assets Are $15 Trillion Overvalued...Keep The Fantasy Alive

BY Michael E. DourouxWed Oct 28, 2009 at 1:52 PM

"PIMCO's Bill Gross with a great monthly letter. Here are the key points:- Over the past 30 years, paper asset prices rose 2X as much as they should have based on economic fundamentals- This was the result of leverage-The asset price ...READ»

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Legalize It: Insider Trading Is a Victimless Crime...

BY Michael E. DourouxTue Oct 27, 2009 at 4:22 PM

"But of course, there's a reason why it's not legal. Allowing insider trading would annihilate the concept of a level playing field in the market. Altucher says hogwash. That's just an illusion. 'There's already no level playing ...READ»

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America on a "Shaky Bridge Over a Volcano"

BY Michael E. DourouxMon Oct 26, 2009 at 12:46 PM

"A year after the financial collapse of 2008, indeed some firms are reigning in risky behavior.'But, the rest of the financial industry does not warrant as much optimism,' says Leo Tilman, president of L.M. Tilman & Co. and author ...READ»

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Nouriel Roubini: Big Crash Coming

BY Michael E. DourouxMon Oct 26, 2009 at 10:39 AM

"Dr. Nouriel Roubini, professor of economics and international business at the Stern School of Business at NYU and chairman of RGE Monitor, is perhaps best known for his prescient predictions of the financial market collapse in ...READ»

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PBS Frontline - "The Warning"

BY Michael E. DourouxThu Oct 22, 2009 at 1:29 PM

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/warning/view/Time to start thinking Financial Conservation!An infinite amount of time and resources are spent in making the language of conservation universal in its reach. As a result, the ...READ»

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The Next Big Bailout? FHA Facing "Cataclysmic" Default Rates

BY Michael E. DourouxWed Oct 14, 2009 at 1:37 PM

http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/352663/The-Next-Big-Bailout-FHA-Facing-%22Cataclysmic%22-Default-Rates?tickers=FNM,FRE,XHB,TOL,PHM,LEN,XLFNow Online... www.financialconservation.com READ»

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Housing Better But Has Not Bottomed

BY Michael E. DourouxWed Oct 14, 2009 at 1:15 PM

http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/352636/Housing-Better-But-Has-Not-Bottomed-Tilson-Says?tickers=kbh,hov,len,xhb,hd,fnm,fre Now Online... www.financialconservation.com READ»

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"Bernanke Is Wrong! The Economy Is Getting Worse, Not Better" - Yahoo! Finance

BY Michael E. DourouxThu Sep 24, 2009 at 6:23 PM

http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/342659/Bernanke-Is-Wrong!-The-Economy-Is-Getting-Worse-Not-Better-Schiff-Says?tickers=%5EDJI,%5EGSPC,SPY,DIA,TBT,UDN,GLD&sec=topStories&pos=9&asset=&ccode=Now ...READ»

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"Dow Unchanged Since 9/11 But Don't Bet Against America" - Yahoo! Finance

BY Michael E. DourouxSat Sep 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM

http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/330627/Dow-Unchanged-Since-911- NowOnline...www.financialconservation.comREAD»

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Commitment and Your Green Business

BY JD CarrThu Sep 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM

The entrepreneur who practices green living in the home or community organization can easily become a committed green business owner. You just have to find the willpower and long-term commitment to a set of green business strategies. ...READ»

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Going Green in the Professional Services Sector: The Paperless Office

BY JD CarrFri Sep 11, 2009 at 6:14 AM

Incorporating environmentally-friendly practices into office operations is an effective means of contributing to sustainability, cutting overhead expenses, and strengthening public relations. One of the most significant methods of ...READ»

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7 Ways to Cut Driving to Reduce Your Workplace’s Carbon Footprint

BY JD CarrTue Sep 8, 2009 at 2:49 PM

As sustainability spreads deeper into consumer consciousness, making your small business more environmentally-friendly is not just the right thing to do, it’s a profitable marketing decision. Companies are increasingly eager to ...READ»

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Green Advocacy for Small Businesses Through HR Practices

BY JD CarrSun Aug 30, 2009 at 10:51 PM

So, you want to run your business in a way that advocates sustainability. You have cut your energy consumption and switched to green products and processes. What else can you do? The answer is simple and straightforward. Get your ...READ»

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Biodiesel Revisited

BY JD CarrThu Aug 20, 2009 at 9:47 PM

America is a commuter society. Each and every day millions of Americans hop into cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles and begin their daily commute. We begin and end our work days amidst the traffic jams, exhaust fumes, ...READ»

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The Realities of Global Warming

BY JD CarrTue Aug 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM

The debate over the earth’s future is finally beginning to heat up. (pun intended!) With rising levels of CO2 literally looming overhead, people are starting to realize the enormous repercussions of everyday decisions and actions. ...READ»