Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly about various elements in the current phase of the economic recovery. They also talk about the impact of state elections on national political agendas, 401K management suggestions, multi-national oil exploration, among other issues.
Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame examine this week's Kiplinger Letter, including impending new oversight and regulation on workplace issues, plus the economic recovery and several tax issues.
Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to report on this week's Kiplinger Letter, including Afghanistan build-up decisions, banking issues, 2009 governor elections, air travel expenses and other issues.
When will the consumer come back to the marketplace? Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about this topic, plus the pace of economic recovery, a look at global GDP, increase in government regulations on energy and other topics covered in this week's Kiplinger Letter.
What small businesses are doing to hold down health care insurance costs. Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame discuss this issue, plus the future of the post office and concerns about IRS penalties on your 401K. This is also Kiplinger's 86th anniversary.
Reporting on the 9-11-09 Kiplinger Letter, Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about the future impact of China, leading economic indicators, age discrimination laws, energy news and other issues.
How much of a problem will commercial real estate defaults be for the economy in the coming months? This issue and others are covered by Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame, including health care reform, 401K changes, tax increases, etc.
Beginning with a reflection on the late Ted Kennedy, Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about the impact of cyber-crime and how to not become a victim. They also talk about consumer behavior, an increase in anti-trust scrutiny, "cash for clunkers" and regional wireless broadband.
What is the likelihood of climate change, carbon limiting legislation in the current Congress? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to report on what Kiplinger has to say about this topic, plus Jim's thoughts on how a carbon tax will hurt the economy.
General economic conditions, Swine flu precautions and tax proposals are some of the issues discussed by Kiplinger Senior Editor, Joan Pryde, and Jim Blasingame.
