If homeowners could refinance their mortgages and save hundreds of dollars every month on their payments it would have a much greater affect on the economy then a one-time check for $500 (which really does nothing), and it wouldn’t cost us taxpayers anything. If people saw rates at 3.5% and knew they were only going to be there for a few months to a year, I believe we would see people stampeding to buy houses.

The other thing that could/should be done regarding refinancing is figuring out a way to allow just about everyone to do it. No more Loan Modifications. Just let everyone get their payments to something they can afford and hopefully create extra income for most. Spending would pick up, saving many businesses, creating additional income and ultimately additional tax revenue.

Why wouldn’t this work? What am I missing?

Seriously though, blog networks like any business will need to merge with others and only the strongest will survive. Other channels such as podcasts and vidcasts also need to be explored further.

I’m freelancing for several sites so I’m not yet that affected but that makes me even more vulnerable when the offers stop coming.

Sah, I think it’s just critical to think ahead – say, at least 12-24 months ahead – and plan for diversification, partnerships, etc. to make sure you’re not stuck alone when the music stops somewhere.

I’ve opened it. Very odd. No idea but I’m not in charge. Sorry, Ian. It’s now open and hopefully it wasn’t closed for a reason I don’t know about.