Meredith Whitney on 60 Minutes: Expect 50+ muni bond defaults in 2011

The recent blockbuster jobs report has also created a narrative that perhaps the Fed can achieve the ever- elusive ‘soft landing.’ However, as I write this blog post, the consensus is still projecting negative GDP to show up in the second and third quarters of this year.

Investors are still waiting for signs of that recession, with recent economic data showing increasing evidence of slowing activity and tighter lending conditions.

These strategies could help stave off long-term food insecurity