The Dow dropped 445 points today, to 7552.29. Shares in Citibank lost 26 percent, despite a hot cash injection from Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Oil dropped to $50 a barrel. And JPMorgan Chase dropped 19 percent. But these dry facts don't really tell you what the day was like for market-watchers. For that, we must turn to the message board on New York parenting Website YouBeMom. Selections of the conversations that took place there today appear below, and we recommend losing yourself in the rhythm of it, as one might with an epic poem or song. We'll title it:
The Ballad of The New York House Wife
the dow is down 17 percent from 10 years ago. i started working 10 years ago. i might as well ahve spent and enjoyed the money i saved
In 40 years when you are retiring, I doubt you will say that.
I know, but it doesn't feel good now! I was being facetious. Kind of. ;)
Yeah... I am feeling a little better about the fact that I didn't really save.
45% down.....in one year. insane
the year isn't over yet
That's what scares me.
lol
The dow?
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