Kenneth Rogoff: When will the global economic crisis end? (Guardian Unlimited)

Kenneth Rogoff: The idea that the world's largest economies are merely facing a short-term panic looks increasingly strained

Loans come in many flavors. Know the difference so you don't get rocky road when all you want is vanilla. (Bankrate.com)

Cash-strapped consumers in the market for big-ticket items often turn to loans. But if you're already in debt, don't rush into anything.

No joke: Bank stocks are rallying (CNN Money)

Don't look now, but bank stocks are in the midst of a big rally.

Ask why you need a loan (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Consumers who don't really need the money have no trouble getting loans, says money expert Chris Farrell.

Forest City Reports Second-Quarter and Year-to-Date Financial Results (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. today announced revenues, net earnings and EBDT for the second quarter and six months ended July 31, 2008.