Help on the Way???????????

November 14, 2008 in credit, Markets, Personal Finance
Tags: bankruptcy, credit, economy, Fed, foreclosure, loans, Markets, money, politics

Lots of bits of news today, most of which showing how weak the economy is, that it can get worse, and that our government is disfunctional.

Retail sales fell last month off the cliff.  If anyone owns or works in a typical store, sales volumes are horrible.  People are not spending.  Major stores are gearing up for Black Friday already. Some, like KMart, are even starting the Black Friday sales now!  With credit card usage restricted and new high, high rates in the high 20%s and 30%s, people will think twice about buying extra gifts and stocking stuffers.

This Holiday Season we will be thankful for the things we have and family and friends, rather than how big the boxes of gifts are.

The FDIC launched their mortgage foreclosure proposal, designed to save millions of homes from foreclosure.  Some are complaining the Mrs. Blair, the head of the FDIC, is making a play for a political appointment by President elect Obama.  I do not care if it is a political move.  She, thankfully, is trying to move things forward and help people, families, consumers, and many more.  Blair is playing unlike the political and football players we are seeing between Wall Street, Congress and Pennsylvania Avenue in DC.  If only they can say something and then do it, things could be better.

For the FDIC proposal, see http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/loans/loanmod/index.html

No one has confidence in DC, the Treasury, the SEC and the Fed at the moment.  Those who may have faith may rethink their bases for faith.  The rules from 6 months back are no longer valid.

Maybe with the FDIC leadership and impetus, we will see some positive moves from DC and help may be on its way.

Let me know your thoughts.