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Your credit card could get ugly if the debt ceiling isn't raised Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:29PMIf the U.S. debt ceiling isn't raised, the floor on your credit could give out. Not to mention the walls, the front porch and the back yard.
Chester-Hadlyme ferry workers given layoff notices (video) Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:00AMCHESTER — The Chester-Hadlyme and Rocky Hill-Glastonbury ferries will stop running on Aug. 25.
Local Economist Weighs In On National Debt Debate Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:24PMA local economist from the University of Denver weighs in on the debt debate as the deadline looms closer for congress to raise the debt ceiling.
Customers stick with Windsor bank as it opens under new Points West management Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:18AMAlthough her old bank suddenly had a new name, Kathleen Kopp of Greeley felt comfortable keeping her accounts open on Monday.
Deborah Weinstein: Don't Sacrifice Our Future Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:47PMIt comes down to this: Is it more important for millionaires to have all of their tax breaks preserved or for Gail to have her life saved by Medicaid?
Telework Without Working From Home Or In A Cafe With Loosecubes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:36AMHistorically, if you wanted to work remotely to avoid a long commute but didn't want to work from home, you would have been out of luck. Not anymore. Now, there's Loosecubes, Inc. Founded in 2010, entrepreneur Campbell McKellar wanted to create what she was looking for but couldn't find ... a place to telework that wasn't her house and wasn't a coffee shop. Her vision has quickly grown into a ...
College for kids or retirement for you? Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:13PMSo your kids are getting to the age where you wonder how you fund both retirement for you, and college for them! As an adjunct ...
Over 250 buildings not fit to live in Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 7:15PMRAWALPINDI, July 3: The Rawal Town Municipal Administration (RTMA) has declared more than 250 buildings dangerous in 46 union councils of the city.
Insight -- Online high school catching on in state, county Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:01AMRosetta Hatch works her way through a health class at Insight online school. After struggling at East Valley High School, Hatch switched to Insight and is now has nearly a 4.0 GPA and is in the National Honors Society.
News in brief Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:19PMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn't make it in the paper.
Why Would the FBI Give $223 Million to This Man? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:06PMHe is the man who helped build a greater part of Las Vegas with millions of dollars from Jimmy Hoffa’s mobbed-up Teamsters’ pension fund.
Ceremony kicks off renovation of Globe Hotel for new Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland's Old Town Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 4:30PMThe $16.2 million renovation is expected to be complete in a year.
USDA-FSA to Host Four Webinars on Hispanic and Women Farmer and Rancher Claims Process Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:55PM(COLLEGE STATION, TX) - June 23, 2011-- USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)State Executive Director Juan M. Garcia today announced four webinars(internet-based virtual meeting) to discuss the USDA Hispanic and Women Farmer and Rancher Settlement Claims Process and current FSA loan programs.
City Of Lon Grp PLC - Preliminary results Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:07AMCity Of Lon Grp PLC - Preliminary results
Experts at Multicultural Small Biz Conference show owners how to write a script for success Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 10:30PMIt was just what they craved: a smorgasbord of expertise to help mom-and-pops start, grow and salvage their businesses.
The 40 Nastiest Divorces in Sports History Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5:09PMThe road to sports glory is littered with relationship roadkill and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Much like the train wreck, the car crash or the comedic stylings of Dane Cooke- there are some divorces that are so graphic and awful that it’s impossible to look away. The truth is nasty public breakups make us feel better about our lives while giving us the opportunity to pass judgment on ...
Treasure Coast small business owners, economic leaders discuss region's outlook Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:43AMWith a lot of people out of work and many upside-down on mortgages, Treasure Coast residents wonder about a turnaround.
Michael Hudson: Whither Greece? Without a National Referendum Iceland-Style, EU Dictates Cannot be Binding Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:36AMBy Michael Hudson, a research professor of Economics at University of Missouri, Kansas City and a research associate at the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College The fight for Europe’s future is being waged in Athens and other Greek cities to resist financial demands that are the 21st century’s version of an outright military attack. The threat of bank overlordship is not the kind of economy ...
5 jobs with high salary, low education Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:21PMThese careers only require an Associate's degree or less, but they bring in a good-sized paycheck.
TUSD approves changes to alternative schools Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:02AMThe TUSD Governing Board approved structural changes for some of the district's alternative- school programs.
Stock Pickers Prepare for Sweeping Budget Reform Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:57PMThese dividend-paying, market share-taking companies should thrive and offer investors strong returns in the changing economy.
Dubious Research: The More Debt Students Have, The Higher Their Self Esteem Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 2:56AMIt's a sign of the times that your humble blogger is having to create finely stratified typologies for the various types of propaganda dubious research being deployed to promote the idea that rule by our new financial overlords, despite the considerable evidence to the contrary, really is for our own good. We've already instituted the Frederic Mishkin Iceland Prize for Intellectual Integrity for ...
Here’s a plan: Make homeless shelters pay for themselves Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:17PMEveryone who knows me knows I’m all about having been homeless. I haven’t been for over a decade, I but still hold a grudge and won’t get over it. Every year you’re homeless ruins two years of your life. There’s that year itself.
Jackson Community College Board votes to increase tuition, fees in response to decrease in state appropriations ... Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 9:45PMMost Jackson Community College students will face a tuition increase of 5.8 percent next year to offset dwindling state appropriations and county property tax contributions.With a 5-1 vote by the JCC Board of Trustees on Monday the tuition for Jackson...
Obama Gets Personal With Finance Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 9:06AMAt a first-ever White House summit of its kind, the President shares a few life lessons on saving, investing in yourself, and managing debt.
5 Jobs With High Salary, Low Education Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 1:00AMThese careers only require an Associates degree or less, but they bring in a good-sized paycheck.
Budgeting On A Smaller Salary Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 1:00AMWith starting salaries down for recent college grads, here are the tips you need to live on what youll be earning.
Profile of a Teacher Who May Be Among the Thousands Laid Off Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 9:54PMFor the first time in more than 30 years, thousands of teachers could be laid off this month unless the City Council and the mayor work out an alternative to the city's budget crunch before the deadline at the end of June. With time running out, educators are nervous — especially new teachers like Juhyung Harold Lee, one of the 4,100 teachers at risk of losing their jobs this month. Lee, 26 ...
Junior Loans Trapping Seniors in Their Homes Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:35PMNegative home equity hurts people across the board, but older Americans are particularly vulnerable.
Weekly Standard: What Is This, Your Senior Prom? Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 9:49AMWithin the first two years of the Obama administration, there was a 73 percent increase in limousines for "security" reasons, using money borrowed from China, but Geoffrey Norman of The Weekly Standard wonders what the real threat to our government is. read more
Andre Agassi Forms Charter-School Fund With Canyon Capital Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 4:53PMAndre Agassi, the former tennis champion, and Canyon Capital Realty Advisors LLC said they created a real estate fund that will spend $500 million to capitalize on and promote the movement for U.S. charter schools.
Talk of the Town: Mayor Joe Maiurano discusses alternative energy, downtown traffic, dogs Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 9:51AMNORWICH – Last Thursday afternoon, Mayor Joe Maiurano met with a small group of city residents at the Caboose Diner, 26 East Main St. for an informal, hour-long question and answer session – the first installment of The Evening Sun’s “Talk of the Town” series.
Honoring Business Leaders 40 & Under Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:48PMCascade Business News, Broken Top and Sterling Savings Bank recently honored over 30 accomplished leaders under the age of 40 working in Central Oregon’s varied business communities.
Buyout Firms Morphing Into Asset Managers as Deals Dwindle Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:33PMAfter making their founders billionaires, buyout specialists such as Carlyle Group and KKR & Co. are turning into asset managers that run hedge funds and strip malls as fresh capital and takeover targets become scarce.
Editorial: 10 terrible tax breaks Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 11:35PMThe Internal Revenue code is a disaster. Here are some places to start the cleanup.
Not a Flashy Investor, Just Successful Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 8:20PMMartin Sass runs a boutique investment firm with $8 billion in assets. He doesn’t believe in get-rich-quick schemes and has “a healthy degree of paranoia.”
Arizona companies that are hiring Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 7:57PMSmall businesses are picking up talented newcomers, whether recent college graduates or seasoned workers laid off from other firms. Larger companies have enough vacancies to host their own job fairs to fill hundreds of positions.
Charter Schools, For-Profit Colleges Expand Education Choices Across U.S., Report Says Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 12:15PMWhen it comes to education choices – from kindergarten up through college – the decision is no longer simple. Children don't just attend their neighborhood public school anymore.
Clustering: It’s high time to organize Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 9:58AMThe high value markets for retail is expanding at 16 percent per year, said Dr. Larry N. Digal of the School of Management, University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao.
Report shows education choices expanding across US Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 4:40AMWhen it comes to education choices -- from kindergarten up through college -- the decision is no longer simple.
Charter schools and for-profit colleges on rise Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 11:39PMFrom grade school to college, nontraditional education is growing in popularity, according to a new study from the National Center for Education Statistics. In the 2008-09 school year, 1.4 million students across the country attended public charter schools, up from 340,000 a decade earlier. NCES' "Condition of Education" report also ...
Tierney visits Beverly to talk with local citizens Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 10:30PMA friendly crowd of about 30 came out to the Beverly Public Library on Saturday morning to sip coffee and share concerns with Congressman John Tierney. Clutching a cup of coffee in his hand, like most everyone else there, Tierney opened his community coffee by telling the crowd that this would be an informal session. He was there to listen them.
Cranston mayors plan for charter school draws criticism Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 9:47PMSupt. Peter Nero says proposal would siphon money from city's public schools, which have performed well
Allianz Life Introduces Allianz Life Pro+ Fixed Index Universal Life Insurance Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 8:43AMAllianz Life Insurance Company of North America today announced the launch of Allianz Life Pro+SM Fixed Index Universal Life Insurance Policy . As the newest addition to the Allianz Life line of FIUL products, Life Pro+ helps consumers protect their life, accumulation potential and purchasing power.
Bellevue College chief takes job at online school Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 3:40AMIn a surprise move, longtime Bellevue College President Jean Floten will become Washington chancellor of a private, nonprofit online school with a modest state enrollment but big plans.
Credit unions court youth Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 11:40PMCollege tuition, car loans, rent, grocery bills, savings, checking accounts and credit cards.
College Football 2011: Big Ten Stipend Plan Could Save Big-Time College Sports Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 1:38PMAs we inch closer to the 2011 college football season, the Big Ten, ever the bastion of inventiveness and creativity (Legends and Leaders, anyone? Hey, I never said it was always good inventiveness and creativity) are reportedly looking into a plan that could change the college football (and college sports) landscape forever. According to multiple media outlets, the Midwestern conference is ...
Delta tuition to rise Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 1:23PMFaced with a budget shortfall driven by a decline in both property tax revenue and state funding, Delta College's Board of Trustees has raised tuition and some fees for the institution's 2011-12 academic year.
Maine's credit unions court young people Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 12:06AMCollege tuition, car loans, rent, grocery bills, savings, checking accounts and credit cards.
Wanted: Principled youth with interest Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 11:16PMMaine's credit unions are looking for someone who can provide financial answers for young customers -- and attract new ones.