Congress has started tossing buckets of water overboard, but we still seem to be sinking. In the wake of the newly passed bailout bill, many people are left wondering if the bill really will help revitalize the economy. But before we get that far, it's important to know the answer to the question of what exactly the bailout is trying to achieve.
In last Sunday's San Francisco Chronicle, Kathleen Pender says of the bailout, "Although lawmakers tried to rebrand it an 'economic rescue bill,' experts say its real purpose is to create a more active and transparent market for mortgage-related securities and thereby help restore confidence in the financial system. It won't restore the balance in your 401k plan in short order or guarantee you won't get laid off."
Using clear, easily digestible language, Pender deconstructs the bailout plan and helps us understand why it happened, what the plan's intention is, and how we can tell if it's working.
This article is the best one I've read on the bailout, and it's a must-read for everyone worried about their finances in this difficult economic moment.
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