Check credit market to see if bailout works Kathleen Pender Sunday, October 5, 2008 Now that Congress has passed the bailout bill, how and when will we know if it is working? Before we can answer those questions, first we have to answer this: What problem was this bailout trying to solve? Although lawmakers tried to rebrand it an "economic rescue bill," experts say its real purpose is to create a more active and transparent market for mortgage-related securities and thereby help restore confidence in the financial system. It won't restore the balance in your 401(k) plan in short order...