July 25th, 2009

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The economy is going to stay bad for several years and bankruptcy filings continue to rise

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Recent hotel industry association figures released the other day indicate a 17.5 percent drop in revenue per available room. It is very hard to believe the reports of a rebound when you see such numbers. Frankly there are no credible signs of a rebound.
 
Until Congress comes up with a real fix for the mortgage crisis and passes the mortgaga nodification bill, things will just get worse. Right now all they seem to do is to throw money at failed businesses.
 
Since there is no immediate relief in sight for the economy, bankruptcy filings will continue to rise. Those who still have jobs but are susceptible to layoffs may want to make plans for what they would do if they lose their jobs.