Don't really understand the current banking and finance mess? Hey, don't fret, neither do our Senators! Seriously, is there anything more disheartening than watching a Senate hearing on any subject at all? Where do we find these people? I could go to my local middle school and find 100 kids just as well equipped to "lead" as the 100 lawyers currently serving in the Senate.

Anyway, reader Kerri Cavanaugh (note there's but one "n" in her last name) suggests that the simple Subprime Primer will answer all your questions! And she's right...