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Straight Story: Fannie, Freddie and feds
Economics editor says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are on the road to nationalization, and their stockholders are going to pay the price. (07/18/2008)
Straight Story: Time matters
Checking the balance on your retirement account is more cringeworthy every day. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the sinking market. (07/11/2008)
Straight Story: Financial independence
Chris Farrell delivers his commencement address to new graduates as he sets the story straight on setting out on your own and declaring financial independence. (07/04/2008)
Straight Story: The supremes
All eyes are on Washington as the Supreme Court wraps up its term. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on some of the court's recent workplace-related rulings. (06/27/2008)
Straight Story: The regulators
Arrests and indictments from the subprime mess are in the news, but how did regulators allow things to get so bad? Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on this week's government crackdown. (06/20/2008)
Straight Story: Housing forecast
What should you believe when every housing figure points a different direction? Economics editor Chris Farrell cuts through the confusion and sets the story straight on the housing market. (06/13/2008)
Straight Story: Meltdown
Poor job numbers and soaring oil prices -- not exactly how Wall Street wanted to start the weekend. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the state of the market. (06/06/2008)
Straight Story: Bubbles can be good
Are we ever going to see oil prices go down again? How about wheat and corn? Economics editor Chris Farrell looks into commodities markets and why speculations -- and bubbles -- might be a good thing. (05/23/2008)
Straight Story: At the core of inflation
If prices are up, how are inflation fears decreasing? Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight, explaining how the CPI relates to your rising grocery bill. (05/16/2008)
Straight Story: Gray skies ahead
Is the recession nearing the end or just beginning? Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight, saying either way, expect a partly cloudy economy for some time to come. (05/09/2008)
