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Government reports show dramatic decline in family net worth

June 27, 2012 Madonna Gauding Economy, Housing Leave a comment

Two recent surveys released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Federal Reserve confirm that family net worth has taken a dramatic downturn in

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Skyscraper, interrupted

August 15, 2011 Gloria Shur Bilchik Business, Economy, International Leave a comment

What’s that huge hole in the ground in downtown Chicago? It was supposed to have been a residential skyscraper–the Chicago Spire–and it could have

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Nouriel Roubini: Double dip recession possible; capitalism destroying itself

August 14, 2011 Madonna Gauding Economy Leave a comment

Who is Nouriel Roubini, and why should you care about what he says? First his credentials: He is the cofounder and chairman of Roubini

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