Money and Computing
Freddie Mac Bets Against American Homeowners
Freddie Mac, the taxpayer-owned mortgage giant, has placed multibillion-dollar bets that pay off if homeowners stay trapped in expensive mortgages with interest rates well above current rates. Freddie contends it is “actively supporting efforts for borrowers to realize the benefits of refinancing their mortgages to lower rates” more »
Rosemary, Arthur and Ben: On the Road to Mecca (Followed by Doug)*
Could he please help me read Ben Brantley's review of Rosemary Harris in Athol Fugard's The Road to Mecca at the American Airlines Theater. Tried as he could, Julio couldn't get The Times to accept my bank card. He said, "There, there, call your bank because they can surely fix this for you." (And then, and then, Nancy's friend, Doug, penned a poem about his friend) more »
In the Gusher of Super PACs, Even One Named ‘The Internet’
It’s worth taking a step back and considering all the confusing names, and all the confusing money that might be spent in the coming months. It's worth considering how we got to this new frontier, which even campaign operatives say is messy more »
When Women Are Scarce: Men Become Impulsive, Save Less and Increase Borrowing
"In a male-biased environment, men also expected they would need to spend more in their mating efforts ... We see that there are more men than women in our environment and it automatically changes our desires, our behaviors, and our entire psychology." more »