What to expect when the credit crisis hits Main Street
A first try at a bailout has failed in the House and the markets are volatile. It’s harder than ever to get a mortgage, to get credit, to get a car loan. We all know where Wall Street is turning for help. But where should Main Street look for advice? The Takeaway turns to Harriet Johnson Brackey, personal finance columnist for the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. Guest: Harriet Johnson Brackey, personal finance columnist for the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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