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Michael Shuman… there’s a local business revolution on the horizon, and we can make it happen

By Mark | February 3, 2013

Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a day with economist and author Michael Shuman. Shuman, for those of you who aren’t familiar with his work, is probably our nation’s foremost authority on the importance of cultivating, supporting and investing in local businesses. The stated purpose of his visit to Ann Arbor, which was [...]

Posted in Economics, Local Business, Locally Owned Business, Michigan, Uncategorized | Also tagged Amy Cortese, Austin, Book People, Borders, business attraction, business retention, Colgate-Palmolive, crowdfunding, Daryl Issa, economic development, Economics, Google, investing, IRA, local investing, locavesting, Michael Shuman, Mission Markets, Oregon, SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission, self-dircted IRA, self-directed IRA, smart growth, startup investing, tax abatements, Tom’s of Maine, triple bottom line, walkability, Washtenaw County Economic Development, Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development | 29 Comments

I can’t sleep, so I’m watching Bill Moyers and Matt Taibbi… which isn’t helping

By Mark | June 25, 2012

Bill Moyers’ most recent show was about how big banks are victimizing democracy. If you’re looking to get to sleep tonight, I’d suggest watching something else. Here’s a clip: BILL MOYERS: Both of you have been writing a great deal lately about the crisis in Europe. So explain to us simply what hand Wall Street [...]

Posted in History, Media, Politics, Uncategorized | Also tagged banking, banking reform, Bill Moyers, Matt Taibbi, Yves Smith | 3 Comments

Washtenaw Foreclosure Defense activities tomorrow in Ypsilanti

By Mark | February 10, 2012

Tomorrow, at 10:30 AM, people will be coming together in Ypsilanti to discuss foreclosure resistance. The following notice comes from Ypsilanti’s Tad Wysor. Pull out your long undies and wool socks, and consider joining us Saturday morning for a first “foreclosure research” canvass in eastern Washtenaw! The new “Washtenaw Foreclosure Defense” group — an outgrowth [...]

Posted in Other, Ypsilanti | Also tagged "Washtenaw Foreclosure Defense, Adam Warner, banking reform, community activism, Emergency Financial Manager Act, foreclosure, foreclosure research, foreclosure resistance, general assembly, Occupy, Occupy Ypsilanti, Tad Wysor, Washtenaw Community Action Team, Washtenaw Legal News, WCAT | 13 Comments

Republicans gut Dodd Frank Act, killing efforts to protect American citizens from financial industry abuse

By Mark | November 12, 2011

On July 21, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law. The legislation, written by Congressman Barney Frank, and Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee Chris Dodd, promised to be the most comprehensive financial reform to be undertaken since the Great Depression. As with the Glass-Steagall Act, [...]

Posted in Economics, Politics, Uncategorized | Also tagged banking reform, Barney Frank, Carl Levin, Chris Dodd, Christopher Dodd, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, deregulation, Dodd-Frank, Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Elizabeth Warren, financial reform, Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999, Glass-Steagall Act, Graham-Leach-Bliley Act, Great Depression, H.R.4173, John Oliver, lobbying, lobbyists, Neal Wolin, Newt Gingrich, Richard Cordray, Schoolhouse Rock, things fucked raw, Treasury Department, Wall Street deregulation | 10 Comments

Remember to move your money to a credit union on Saturday

By Mark | November 3, 2011

I hesitate to give people financial advice, as I don’t want to come across like Glenn Beck when he asks his followers to consult with God and then invest everything they own in over-priced gold coins, but, as this Saturday is Move Your Money to a Credit Union Day, I thought that I should at [...]