Month March 2009

On Jon Stewart mocking CNBC and Cramer

Jon Stewart openly mocking CNBC and its unquestioning groupie worship of the financial world is something both new and welcome, especially considering that it has gotten such major attention. This signals, I think, a sea change in how the public…

More tax code Hell

Section 671 Trust Income, Deductions, and Credits Attributable to Grantors and Others as Substantial Owners. Where it is specified in this subpart that the grantor or another person shall be treated as the owner of any portion of a trust,…

Next targets in Madoff case

Lucinda Franks in the DailyBeast reports at least 20 people in three groups are now targeted by federal investigators; employees in his firm, feeder funds, and those involved in money laundering funds in London. This includes his wife, sons, and…

Jon Stewart on Jim Cramer. Round 3

The Daily Show With Jon StewartM – Th 11p / 10c Basic Cable Personality Clash Skirmish ’09 Daily Show Full EpisodesImportant Things With Demetri Martin Political HumorEconomic Crisis Cramer is scheduled to appear on The Daily Show tomorrow too. Maybe…