For me it was a clean slate, inspiration to think creatively, and to THINK in general about what I wanted out of life and where I wanted to end up.I put down Napoleon Hill, and picked up books by Henry David Thoreau and took up a new motto: "We are happy in proportion to the things we can do without".I also put down Robert Kiyosaki and started reading Timothy Ferriss-- his book, The Four Hour Work Week is a neo-American-minimalist manifesto.

Somebody asked why the American public isn't going nuts about the bailout.

I think you will find BP full of information, support and just some good old fashion (well for the internet) fun as well.Great that you are utilizing your background to assist you with your investing.

These revelations followed closely on the heels of an Associated Press story reported on August 4th by the Austin American Statesman disclosing Carona's fiscal improprieties.

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I'm not quite sure what that means for the American real estate.

This is considered the largest annual decline since the last recession of 2001 when banks started tightening credit.The Federal Reserve also conducted a survey in April this year of senior loan officers which reflected that 55% of American banks had tightened their lending requirements for commercial and industrial loans to small and mid-size businesses. 70% of those surveyed said they have made the loans more expensive.With the Federal Reserve trying to keep interest rates low so that money is available to jump start economic activity, the banks are not going along with the plan by holding on to their money.

Foreclosure redemption period If you are like lots of Americans today, you will be upsetting if you will one day have to face a mortgage foreclosure.

I think this site has one of the most diverse sets of free thinking Americans I have come across in some time.

we are starting to spread our wings. and want to know how our american cousin's are fairing during the credit crunch.please dont jump on me if i dont fully understand the terminology you use for property.hoping to make some friends and if i can help you understand the market over here a bit better please feel free to ask. if i dont know the answer i will find somebody that does.Best RegardsLes