Break Wall Street’s Money Monopoly Break Wall Street’s Money Monopoly
As the next Congress creates a new regulatory structure for our crippled financial system, job one is breaking Wall Street's grip on capital and credit.
Oct 2, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Deflation on the Horizon Deflation on the Horizon
If everyday life is hit by a deflationary wave, it will bring extreme hardship to millions.
Sep 30, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Regional Banks Can Solve the Credit Crisis Regional Banks Can Solve the Credit Crisis
Take a lesson from Andrew Jackson: Rely on regional banks, not Wall Street, to get money in the hands of people who need it.
Sep 26, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Desperate Measures Desperate Measures
Remember the National Lampoon cover showing a puppy with a gun to its head? That's the Paulson plan.
Sep 24, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
The Mother of All Bailouts The Mother of All Bailouts
Even without knowing the specifics of Paulson's staggering rescue plan, you can kiss the environment, preschool education and health insurance for all goodbye.
Sep 19, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Great Depression II Great Depression II
Fifty-seven million American families, who put their money in theoretically stable investments find themselves staring into the abyss.
Sep 18, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
AIG Bailout Sparks Taxpayer Anger AIG Bailout Sparks Taxpayer Anger
As bigwigs get bailouts, taxpayers ponder layoffs, ruined retirements and wiped out college funds. Yet neither McCain or Obama have tapped into that anger.
Sep 17, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
The Economy Seeks Bottom The Economy Seeks Bottom
If we can collectively resist the urge to sell and cement our losses, the cratering economy could finally hit the floor
Sep 15, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Heck of a Job, Bernanke Heck of a Job, Bernanke
Taking over Fannie, Freddie, banks and brokerages is one thing; knowing what to do with them is something else.
Sep 12, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
State Capitalism Comes to America State Capitalism Comes to America
A historic line has been crossed. With no debate or commitment to policy or principle, an enormous segment of the American economy has been turned over to the government.
Sep 8, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman