–Donald Trump on Larry King Live Wednesday night. With his trademark bravado, Trump told Larry the moment is ripe for investing in real estate. “You go see your bank — maybe you can make a deal, maybe you can’t. But you can make a deal with a bank on another house, and much better than the one you’re living in.”

For more evidence supporting the Donald’s claim that this is a time of opportunity, see my post today, which mentions two new businesses helping people find flexible part-time work. Also, “Get Rich Slow,” a story in the current issue of Time that says there’s never been a better time to start your own Internet business. –Jessica Shambora