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Give Yourself A Financial Stress Test

By Chris Walters on June 5, 2009 11:50 PM 9 Comments

—>Why let banks have all the fun? Run the numbers on your own personal finances, suggests a certified financial planner in the Dallas Morning News, and see whether or not you're prepared for disruptions like a layoff or sudden interest rate increase. More »

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6 Major Banks Fail Initial Stress Tests

By Ben Popken on April 29, 2009 1:51 PM 70 Comments

—>6 of the major 19 banks failed the Treasury's "stress tests" and need more cash as a buffer against losses, according to leaked preliminary results. More »