Yes, which were part of the cavalcade of events that led to the crisis. Once people got away with MBS, they pushed the envelope further.
The small banks were largely unaffected by this crisis. Only the big banks did all this shit.
Doesn't mean the small banks are lending much. Credit is still largely frozen. Until it starts to thaw, we're not getting out of this recession anytime soon.
The unemployment rate is high. The income in employment is low. It therefore makes immense sense to try hands in freelancing.
I recently joined EZDIA and I am able to offer my financial advices to my clients. Not a great money but few hundred
dollars a month does not hurt.