What’s all this talk about a Subprime Meltdown?

You’ve probably heard about the subprime meltdown in the news lately.  You may even know that it’s about mortgages.  But do you really understand what the subprime meltdown is, and how it affects the economy?

It’s important that you understand events that affect the economy and how they may affect your own finances. 

Bankrate.com has a special section that talks about the subprime meltdown, including what it is, what the government is doing to avoid similar problems in the future, and how this impacts consumers.

Special Section: Subprime Mortgage Industry Meltdown