L.A. Times - Tom Petruno

In a low-rate world, here's how savers can help themselves

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

You'd think that $10 trillion would merit a little more respect.

Fearing pay cuts as the new normal

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

What if, for years to come, there are masses of qualified people willing to do what you do -- but for much less?

Wall Street bankers make too much money -- on that the American public may be in near-unanimous agreement.

Why gold is shining brighter

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The American public has no say in Federal Reserve policy.

For stocks, a correction may come, but probably not a calamity

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

If only the economy were as easy to fix as the stock market.

With American Funds, it's take it or leave it

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"Do one thing, and do it well," the old line goes.

Recovery story still plays on Wall St.

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Millions of Americans will no doubt see the government's grim report on September employment as confirmation that the "economic recovery" is a mirage.

Safer in bonds? Yes, to a point

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Quick -- you have one minute to answer this question: If you had to make a decision today to reallocate money in your 401(k) plan or other investment account, would you sell stocks to buy bonds or sell bonds to buy stocks?

Markets gave Fed what it needed

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Federal Reserve needed a rebound in financial markets this year to set the table for a lasting economic recovery.

Cash-needy state meets needy cash

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

California Treasurer Bill Lockyer will have to borrow $10.5 billion next month. That's no small chunk of change. But the way it looks now, many investors will be lining up to hand him their money.

After GE's miss, analysts' forecasts get cloudy

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The conglomerate's results may signal lower expectations amid the effects of a weak economy.

This isn't the way investors wanted to head into corporate earnings season.