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What’s in a Color — After Thanksgiving?

The origin of the term “Black Friday” is somewhat murky.

As best as retail historians can discern, the earliest linguistic references date back to Philadelphia in 1966.

The Couch Is the Place to be

The fallout from the financial crisis has caused Americans to fret over losing their jobs to the erosion of equity and their rapidly shrinking portfolios.

But one group of professionals is profiting from our pain.

It’s Still a Turkey – No Matter How You Slice It

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the wisdom of our elders.

Among his many pearls, my grandfather used to remind me that “if your feet smell and your nose runs … you were built upside down.”

Much the same can be said of the approach the outgoing administration and Congress have taken to our growing financial crisis.

It Is Unfortunate but True

Size matters.

The unfortunate reality is that bigger really is better.

At least that seems to be rule of thumb in the business of bailouts.