Next Economy Notes - Fannie and Freddie Changing Tune

Thanks to new technology, the cost of offshore wind is decreasing.

Speaking of decreasing, here's another major story reinforcing the idea that gas prices may be on the way down.

Here's a chart that shows how volatile gas prices have been over the last few years - and the impact this volatility had on your wallet.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac entertain the possibility of forgiving mortgage debt for underwater borrowers. 

At the depths of the financial crisis, even people with good credit had a hard time getting access to loans. Is the banking industry returning to bad habits?