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The Federal Reserve is the central banking system of the USA, and now Obama proposes to give it even more regulatory power as "America's financial supercop".

What is the Federal Reserve? It's an independent government organization that controls America's money supply.

When the Federal Reserve Bank buys a $10,000 US Treasury note, or any acceptable asset of that amount from a member bank, it can set off a ten-fold jump in money supply.

The Federal Reserve System administers economic policy in the United States through complex monetary tools and simple laws of supply and demand.

The nation's mortgage troubles continue, but the rate of delinquency lessens. A stabilizing trend is emerging as new default rates level.

Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke admitted that giving market moving information to CNBC's Maria Bartiromo at a dinner was a mistake.

During recessionary times, mortgage rates hit historical lows. This time is no different. As the Fed aggressively cuts rates, look for mortgage rates to decline.

Gift cards may seem like an impersonal gift but in actual fact giving a gift card is a gift of freedom and choice. It is more personal than money but is as good as cash.

In the past, interest rates and the housing market went hand and hand. As tighter lending standards decrease the number of applications, even low rates cannot help.

Inflation is the loss of purchasing power. Most people understand that higher prices mean you can buy less with a given amount of money but Bob Brinker says otherwise.

December 2008 fed announcement - Federal Reserve cuts federal rates. Definitions of federal funds rate & prime rate. What happens when the Federal Reserve cuts rates?

Recessions generally have a negative effect on the economy. New homebuyers, however, should welcome recessions because they normally lead to a drop in mortgage rates.

Consumer voices have made a difference in how banks will treat their credit card customers. The Federal Reserve Board has heard complaints and will require changes.

Geithner condemned AIG for its payout of $165 million in retention bonuses after accepting $70 billion in aid. It was a stain on a long and amicable relationship.

The AIG bonus fiasco cast a critical eye on Geithner. The benefactors of the bailouts he administered at the New York Federal Reserve Bank deserve equal scrutiny.

As the U.S. readies even more bailout money for financial giants AIG and Citibank, taxpayers have the right to ask - how much more?

This article looks at Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"

Timothy Geithner has been busy buying Treasuries these days, so to have the federal fund target rate almost at 0. So we know what he's doing now, but where has he been?

Enjoy some weird and wonderful trivia about the making of Overture Films' "Mad Money" starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes as novice bank robbers.

The U.S. House of Representative's financial regulatory reform bill was passed on December 11, 2009 and would increase federal oversight of U.S. financial markets.

Obama must choose an experienced economic advisor to help lead the U.S. out of financial crisis. The list of such candidates is short, but strong.

Senator Bernie Sanders (I) VT and Congressman Ron Paul (R) TX have proposed bills in the Senate and House of Representatives demanding a full audit of the central bank.

Usually the more a customer pays, the more service or product is purchased. Not so with opportunistic banks who psych out clients with computerized fee traps.

A Federal Reserve report of June 5, 2009 highlights a fall in levels of consumer credit. The figures include revolving credit which is mainly credit card related.

President-elect Barack Obama ran a campaign promising "Change We Can Believe In," but he's recruiting political pros, not fresh faces, for his administration.

With the number of foreclosures rising, and now a fact of life for many US homeowners, the Federal Reserve now recommends five steps for avoiding foreclosure scams.

Don't struggle alone with mortgage problems and foreclosure worries. Legitimate foreclosure assistance and resources are available.

In the midst of a global financial crisis, a previously obscure measure of interest rates has made headline news. So what exactly is LIBOR and how does it affect you?

Investment analysts at Morgan Stanley say the US economy is in recession, while analysts at Goldman Sachs warns such a downturn is now likely.

Many economists believe the 2008-2009 U.S. recession is over, but a long road to recovery still lies ahead.

Can three women with no criminal backgrounds rob the Federal Reserve Bank and get away with it?

The only Political Scientist and Historian to ever hold the presidency, Woodrow Wilson had many ideas about the types of legislation he wanted to enact once in office.

US Representative Ron Paul energized leauges of voters in 2007 and 2008 with his grass roots campaign for smaller government and personal freedom. What is he doing now?

Model Portfolios for investors who are near or enjoying the retirement lifestyle. Specific No-load mutual fund recommendations, best CD rates and savings bond offerings.

The Zeitgeist Addendum documentary breaks down the false nature of the financial system and then offers a viable solution to save the planet and humanity.

On Nov. 11, 2009, each state sent delegates to the 2009 Continental Congress in St. Charles, IL, to consider violations of the U.S. Constitution.

Consumers who feel their rights have been violated have several federal and state regulators they can turn to for help to remedy the situation.

In a climate of low interest rates, an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) could be the best mortgage deal. Find out whether an ARM or fixed-rate mortgage cuts house payments.

Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom" was a progressive version of Jacksonian philosophy which called for the regulation of competition.

Is it a slap in the face of the Hero on the Hudson, when Congress and the Obama administration argue in favor of maintaining contracts for disgraced AIG superiors?

This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"

This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"

The Senate recently passed an act that would limit the fees charged by the banks on consumer credit cards a well as limit teens on acquiring credit cards.

The Federal Trade Commission, the US consumer protection agency, offers those struggling with personal debt some practical guidance on the subject of debt collection law.

Although banks are more cautious about how much they lend and to whom they lend, zero percent introductory APRs for balance transfers and rates still exist.

The US Dollar (or USD) is one of the world's strongest currencies. Learn the fundamentals of the USD and the benefits of trading the EUR/USD currency pair.

Interest rates are a key factor in forex trading. Learn how rates affect currencies and how experienced traders protect their trading accounts from surprising news.

James W. von Brunn's latest crime of murder at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. was only his most recent hate crime.

Thirty-five years of philosophical changes in the banking industry, accepted by society, guided the current monetary disaster.

Banks are tightening up home loan eligibility requirements, but there are still affordable mortgage loans and mortgage lenders. Here's how to find them.