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February 17, 2011

Famous Excuses (or, The Many Guises of CYA)

Lender-Speak, Translated What they said:  ‘the check’s in the mail.’ Translation:  ‘I’m late paying the bills.’ What they said:  ‘The dog ate my homework.’ Translation:  ‘I didn’t do the assignment.’ What they said:  ‘I have been holding off on submitting the file until we are within 60 days of closing (for both the rate lock and because the...
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Why Alan Greenspan Can’t Retire

Why is This Man Still Collecting Speaking Fees? Why can’t Alan Greenspan retire? About to turn 85 next month, it’s not that he isn’t old enough. And, after all these years of lucrative consulting and speaking fees, it’s not exactly like he needs the money. So, why is Greenspan spending his time going around the...
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