Financial Fallout: A Local Perspective

Austinites Deal With The Financial Fallout
Austin is considered to be on of the best metropolitan cities in the country in terms of home appreciation. However, no one is immune to the stock market crisis.

Lloyd Doggett on the Failed Wall Street Bailout
Today the Paulson/Bush bailout bill failed by 13 votes. The final vote was 228 to 205 against. About 60% of... (via Burnt Orange Report)

Saturday: The Lennings, Room to Read
We interrupt the presidential election, collapse of Wall Street, and high-waisted pants trend to bring you this breaking news: fundraiser,... (via That Austin Girl)

Is Your Nest Egg Safe From Credit Crisis?
Day after day of bad news on Wall Street has left some Americans worrying over the fate of their investments. But those who work in the financial services are suggesting that people stay calm...

Asian markets tumble after Wall Street sell-off (AP)
AP - Asian stock markets plunged Friday after more bad news on the U.S. economy, a vital export market, triggered a broad sell-off on Wall Street overnight.