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State Happy With Loan Turnout Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:33PMOnly a third of expected students have applied for a state student loan program that helps pay for college. The Georgia Student Finance Commission estimated 15,000students would apply to the Student Access Loan Program. But so far only 5,000 have submitted applications. Tracey Ireland with the...
Study: HS grads earn more than dropouts Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:16PMThe White House has released new data that high school graduates earn $8,000 more annually compared with high school drop-outs.
AP: Kansas counties wary of rural tax incentives Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:16PMKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A new program to help rural Kansas counties attract residents is gaining interest, but some county officials are hesitant to participate in all the program's provisions.
How the Debt Debate Affects Colorado Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:13PMWith all of the talk about the nation's debt issues many may be wondering how a U.S. default would affect them. Colorado Senator Michael Bennet..released a county by county look at how much money Colorado would loose from federal funding.
SUPPORTING FUTURE ENTREPRENUERS Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:59PMPHOENIX, Ariz. Factors Southwest has selected Zachary Hamilton as the recipient of the 2011 Entrepreneurial Scholarship. Hamilton, a senior at Arizona State University was presented his scholarship by Robyn Barrett, owner and managing member of Factors Southwest at the companys corporate office in Phoenix on Wednesday, July 13.There was an impressive pool of applicants this year, but Zach...
Alice Van Gunten and local students recognized for volunteer efforts Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:51PMRONAN — Young leaders of America are being fostered right here in the Mission Valley through serving and donating hundreds of hours of time and energy to more than a few organizations throughout the area, according to recent release from the United Way Volunteer Center.
Reality TV golf show crowns Canadian king Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:48PMAn Essex, Ont., golfer hopes to tee off a new sports career after winning a competition on a Golf Channel reality TV show.
Wells Fargo turns to cost cuts as recovery stalls Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:42PMNEW YORK — The nation’s largest mortgage lender is turning to cost-cutting as the economy sputters and the grinding housing slump means waning profits from new mortgages. Wells Fargo & Co. on Tuesday posted a 30 percent leap in second-quarter profit, boosted by the release of a big chunk of the money set aside to cover [...]
What Debt to Pay Off First, from Suze Orman Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:09PMCar loans, student loans, home loans, small business loans - personal finance expert Suze Orman tells us which loan we should always try to pay off first, and why.
Who from Idaho is the current champion on 'Jeopardy'? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:18PMA University of Idaho senior is a two-day champion on the TV quiz show "Jeopardy," and the
Obama's pick of Cordray to lead consumer agency draws mixed reactions Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:37PMReaction from consumer advocates, progressives and Republicans to Obama's choice of ex-Ohio AG Richard Cordray as head of a new consumer protection agency was mixed Sunday. Many welcomed Cordray's experience but felt Elizabeth Warren, currently interim head of the agency, should have been the pick.
Failed Serepisos companies owe $50m Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:29PMTwo failed companies belonging to Wellington property developer Terry Serepisos have more than $50 million of debt on their books, according to the receivers. PricewaterhouseCoopers' John Fisk and Richard Longman say Maison Property...
Failed Serepisos firms owe more than $50m Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:13PMTwo failed companies belonging to Wellington property developer Terry Serepisos have more than $50 million of debt on their books, according to receivers.
Mayor Holds Home Ownership Fair Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:13PMThe White House and congressional aides worked Sunday to find a way out of the stalemate that threatens a default on U.S. debt payments, and a potential global economic catastrophe.
Former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray tapped to run U.S. financial protection agency Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:46PMCordray will need confirmation from Congress, where critics felt the woman who set up the agency was too liberal and harsh on lenders.
FAQ on the deal ending the state government shutdown Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:17PMHere are answers to some frequently asked questions about the tentative deal ending the government shutdown in Minnesota.
Taxing times for government IT Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:20PMInland Revenue forecast, in documents released under the Official Information Act, that its investment in an Oracle-based system to manage student loans would cost an additional $17 million, over and above its original $35m capital budget.
Penn State tuition going up Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:22AMCENTER VALLEY, Pa. (AP) - Penn State University students face another tuition hike, though a smaller one than many of them had feared, as the school grapples with a $68 million cut in state aid.
Northwest News: Multnomah County parole officers are on the front lines of Portland's gang war; for-profit colleges ... Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:25AMNorthwest News is a daily roundup of what's making headlines in the Pacific Northwest.
Cooley Law School sues over online postings Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:42AMLANSING - The first post on a blog called The Thomas M. Cooley Law School Scam billed itself as a public service for anyone who might have thought about attending.
Tax strategies for self-employment income Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17AMAvoiding self-employment taxes on side business income probably isn't possible, although you should be able to reduce or even eliminate owing income taxes on the money. Dear Liz: I'm 25 and trying to maximize my tax savings and retirement contributions. I currently have two jobs: One is the typical salaried position with taxes withheld where I earn $45,000 a year, while the other is self ...
The happenstance of life Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:52AMReturning Derek Jeter’s ball 'was the right thing to do’ By Nancy Kriz
Libraries torn as public need soars, public funding tightens Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:36AMThe 63 public libraries in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam spent a combined $103 million in public money to run their operations in 2009, a 6 percent increase from 2007. Yet spending has not kept pace with demand. The number of people using Lower Hudson Valley libraries rose 9 percent from 2007 to 2009.
USDA Rural Development loans may assist Salford homeowners with Tylersport sewer connections Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:17AMHomeowners in Salford Township may be eligible for a low-interest loan to pay for a portion of their sewer connection fees, but the amount of federal funding available for the USDA Rural Development home repair loan program remains to be seen.
Pa. offers $50M more in college student aid Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:01AMTuition may be on the rise, but Pennsylvania's college students will soon receive additional help, thanks to $50 million that the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency gave to supplement the state's grant program.
Idahoans are flocking to expensive for-profit schools Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:00AMIdaho's weak economy is proving to be a boon to the for-profit college industry, which has exploded in the Treasure Valley in the last decade. Students are taking on heavy debt for coursework they want, when they need it. But Idaho beats the national average on loan repayments.
Concern grows about default rates on student loans in Kentucky Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:51AMFRANKFORT — Donald and Stacey Lee racked up about $70,000 in federally insured student loans
Nearly every American would be affected if nation defaults Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:21AMWASHINGTON - Horror stories are flying about the damage that might be wreaked should Congress and President Barack Obama fail to cut a deal by the Aug. 2 deadline to increase America's borrowing limit. Talk about this topic
Paying-players debate simmers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:21AMEarlier this summer, Steve Spurrier laid out a plan for providing more money to college athletes, at least to football players. The payments would fill gap between scholarships, real cost of attending college, supporters say.
5 ways to take control of student loan bills now Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:14AMRecommend this story? NEW YORK -- School isn't over yet for recent college graduates. Their next test is figuring out how to repay student loans. It's easy to become complacent about student loans because the bills don't start arriving until after a six-month grace period following graduation.
US & World News, Thursday 7/14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:49AMRepublicans and Democrats are still at odds over the U.S. deficit and raising the debt ceiling. Their differences in discussions yesterday apparently led President Obama to walk out of the talks.
Women's World Cup: Team USA only 1 win away! Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:36AMTeam USA is now one win away from their first Women's World Cup since 1999 with a win over France yesterday. The US Women are trying to become to become the first team to win the Women's World Cup three times, after taking titles in 1991 and 1999. And it safe to say that Abby [...]
MLB: Fan who returned Jeter ball getting baseball card Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:07AMNEW YORK (AP) — The fan who returned Derek Jeter's ball from his 3,000th hit will get a bit of memorabilia to keep — his own baseball card.
Size does matter Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:46AMEgyptians should be thankful for crowded streets and traffic jams because they indicate a large consumer base.
Jared Bernstein: When Riskless Gets Risky Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:44AMMoody's bond rating agency got into the act yesterday and put the US credit rating, which has been AAA since 1917 on its "downgrade watch." No surprise there and markets largely shook it off.
Sallie Mae to postpone loan payments for Joplin tornado victims Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:34AMJOPLIN — Some Joplin tornado victims who are paying student loans might be able to postpone the payments for a few months. Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced Wednesday that he had reached an agreement with Sallie Mae to allow delay in loan payments. He said the agreement might help about 2,000 Joplin residents who have loans through Sallie Mae, the top financial services company in ...
Sallie Mae agrees to postpone payments in Joplin Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:33AMHe says the agreement might help about 2,000 Joplin residents who have loans through Sallie Mae, the top financial services company in student loans.
Why Becoming An Entrepreneur is the Answer to Your Failed Job Searches Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:32AMYoung people need a new direction-- starting a business may be the way to go.
Fan who returned 3,000-hit ball to Jeter getting baseball card Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:15AMNEW YORK — The fan who returned Derek Jeter's ball from his 3,000th hit will get a bit of memorabilia to keep — his own baseball card.
Opportunity for all Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:45AMWORCESTER - In a painted concrete-block room at Clark University that used to hold an elevator shaft, cool air flows around equipment newly purchased by Nuclea Biotechnologies Inc. and tended by Nuclea workers.
Update on the latest in sports: Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:14AMNFL-LABOR
Prosecutors needle Clemens with evidence during opening arguments Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:39AMProsecutors said yesterday that needles and cotton balls Roger Clemens' former trainer says he used to inject the star pitcher tested positive for Clemens' DNA and anabolic steroids - evidence the defense said was faked.
NOTES / Fan who gave ball will be on baseball card Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:35AMThe fan who returned Derek Jeter's ball from his 3,000th hit will get a bit of memorabilia to keep - his own baseball card. Topps says it will produce a trading card featuring Christian Lopez that will be included in...
5 tips for a smooth mortgage application process Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:27AMNEW YORK All you needed was a pulse. In the not-so-distant past that’s practically all it took to qualify for a mortgage. Now an exhaustive array of paperwork awaits potential borrowers.
With no debt deal, Obama would face tough choices about what bills to pay Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:24AMWhat happens if President Barack Obama and Congress don't strike a debt deal? On Aug. 3, the nation would find out, with Obama forced to make a set of extraordinarily difficult choices about what to pay or not pay. By then, the government's savings account would be nearly empty and the president would be relying on daily tax revenues to pay the nation's bills.
Good-guy Lopez gets Topps billing Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:18AMThe fan who returned Derek Jeter’s ball from his 3,000th hit will get a bit of memorabilia to keep — his own baseball card. Topps says it will produce a trading card featuring Christian Lopez that will be included in sets later this year. The recent college graduate with...
A Little Scared... A Little Thoughtful Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:09AMI'm sure by now EVERYONE is aware of the President saying that he could not guarantee that Social Security Checks will be going out on August 3rd. Not only that he suggested that disability checks, student . . .
Derek Jeter, Christian Lopez and the 3,000 hit mistake Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:37PMIt’s been a few days since Derek Jeter smacked a home run to reach 3,000 hits, and so it’s given me some time to think about Christian Lopez, the 23-year-old guy who ended up with it.
Counties join Rural Opportunity Zones Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:31PMThe southwest Kansas counties of Hamilton, Kearny, Wichita and Stanton are among 10 that recently joined the state Rural Opportunity Zones program allowing forgiveness of part of residents' college student loans.
Sen. Webb to hold "Webb Site" in Gloucester on Wednesday Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:57AMSen. Jim Webb will have staff representatives at the Gloucester Public Library on Wednesday from 3-5:30 p.m. to assist constituents with questions about federal benefits and issues.