Bailout loans paying dividends as banks rebound from recession
Wall Street has rebounded from the recession, and loans that were lent to financial institutions have made the U.S. Treasury a profit.
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
At final hearing for TARP, critics call bailout program a failure
As TARP ends, the Treasury official in charge of it defended the program, but critics said that it only helped Wall Street, not Main Street.
Monday, March 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
AIG and General Motors make strides in repaying bailouts
Two companies that received large amounts in bailout loans, AIG and General Motors, have made progress toward paying back taxpayers.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Top TARP auditor Barofsky resigns as banks struggle to repay
Head TARP auditor Neil Barofsky has resigned. There are currently more than 150 TARP banks in default on their government installment loans.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
TARP, after making bailout a dirty word, comes to an end Oct. 3
TARP comes to an end Oct. 3 after getting results at a discount, but because of TARP "bailout" has become the dirtiest word in politics...
Friday, October 1st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Lee Farkas, mortgage lender, charged with TARP fraud
The SEC has charged Lee Farkas with fraud because his company may have cost the financial bailout fund $1.9 billion. What did he do? READ ON...
Thursday, June 17th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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