Nov 25th, 2008 · The Fed said it will purchase up to $100 billion in direct obligations from mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as the Federal Home Loan Banks. It also will purchase another $500 billion in mortgage-backed securities — pools of mortgages that are bundled together and sold to investors.
Feb 4th, 2008 · Getting your cable, phone and Internet service from one provider saves money, companies claim. But there are pros and cons -- and as always, it pays to ask the right questions.
Dec 23rd, 2007 · Over the last year presidential candidates have raised over $416 million. There is a handful of sectors that seem to have the most time, energy and interest in bundling: lawyers, real estate and the securities and investment industry.
Sep 14th, 2007 · Norman Hsu raised millions for Democratic candidates, writing big checks and bundling even more. All that has changed, as news of Hsu's bankruptcies and questionable business practices have made headlines.
Aug 2nd, 2007 · The Senate gives final approval to a bill aimed at altering the relationship between lawmakers and lobbyists. Among other things, the measure would shine more light on lawmakers' pet projects (or earmarks) and require lobbyists to disclose "bundled" campaign contributions.
Jul 29th, 2007 · Many of Philip K. Dick's stories and novels have become successful films since he died in 1982. Now, four of Dick's novels from the 1960s have been bundled into one book to give a new generation the opportunity to discover his futuristic visions.
Feb 9th, 2007 · Mortgage delinquencies have hit their highest level in five years, even though employment and income levels are relatively healthy. The structure of the mortgage market helps cushion the blow for lenders, since most loans are now bundled into securities and sold to investors. But some watchdog groups say that makes lenders more aggressive in pushing risky loans.
Nov 29th, 2005 · Alex Chadwick talks to John Dimsdale of Marketplace about the move by federal regulators to urge cable television companies to allow consumers greater flexibility. The Federal Communications Commission is suggesting that viewers be allowed to subscribe to individual channels, instead of prepackaged bundles of cable networks.