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How much information about teachers -- and students -- do you want? Ed Secretary Duncan calls for more transparancy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:30PMU.S. Education Secretary says teacher evaluations should be based on more than test scores, and be available for all to see, along with other school information.
Education Stocks Fall as Lawmaker Details Curbs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:34PMStrayer Education led a decline in for-profit U.S. education stocks as Senator Dick Durbin said industry practices should be curbed
Late registrations boost Duneland School enrollment Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:26PMThe Duneland Schools may end up with 100 or so fewer students than last year, but could still come out ahead with the official count that determines school funding.
The job of attorney general is known as the 'people's lawyer' Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:27PMROCHESTER -- The attorney general is the highest legal officer in the state, charged with defending the governor, the state, the Legislature and state employees in legal actions.
Primary preview: Five Democrats vie for attorney general Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:03PMALBANY -- The crowded field for the Democratic nomination for attorney general brings varied experiences and the trading of plenty of barbs. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice has been knocked for failing to vote for nearly 20 years.
Credit card reform has companies treading lightly on campuses Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:21AMWASHINGTON -- Credit card reform came too late for 20-year-old Tamaira Shaw.
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5 Democrats face rough battle in attorney general primary Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:34AMALBANY — The crowded field for the Democratic nomination for attorney general brings varied experiences and the trading of plenty of barbs.
Reader Mailbag: Tips on handling a debt snowball Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:23PMA look at a reader's debt snowball and how to go about paying it off.
Buying a home vs. paying debt: how to choose Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:42PMQ: I recently received what some may call a small inheritance from my aunt, but this is a lot of money to me. I live paycheck to paycheck, and I want to make sure I do the right thing with this money.
Law students help cut Florida property foreclosure rates Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:38AMFLORIDA: A group of students in the southern state of Florida is taking its studies to the streets.
Wealth Check: 'Should I pay off my student debt now or later?' Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:24PMMichael Brooks graduated from university this year and recently started working as a junior project manager for Unilever. He is currently earning £24,000 per year and lives with his parents in Hemel Hempstead.
Corinthian College Plunges on Accreditation Concerns Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:35PMCorinthian Colleges Inc. dropped to its lowest level since July 2000 after the company said the accreditation of its Everest College Phoenix is in jeopardy and Bank of America Merrill Lynch lowered its rating on the shares.
Salesforce.com, Gap, Corinthian big market movers Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:31PMStocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
Salesforce.com, Gap, Corinthian big market movers Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:19PMStocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Salesforce.com Inc., up $16.34 at $112.75
Why Aunt Myrtle has lower car insurance Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:00AMDozens of factors go into car insurance premiums. Here's why your aunt may pay less.
Fitch Rates Progreso ISD, Texas' ULT Bonds 'AAA' PSF; 'A' Underlying Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:38PMAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AAA' rating to Progreso Independent School District, Texas' (the district) unlimited tax (ULT) bonds based on a guaranty provided by the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF), whose Insurer Financial Strength is rated 'AAA' by Fitch. Fitch also assigns an underlying rating to the district's ULT bonds as follows: --$8.25 million school ...
US shares up as techs rebound Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:51PMUS stocks rose on Monday, led by technology shares, as investors shrugged off signs of a weak economy to wade into stocks that have become cheap.
Summary Box: For-Profit School Shares Dive Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:14PMSummary Box: For-profit school shares dive as report suggests student loan access in jeopardy Scuba diving - Recreation - Outdoors - Oceania - United States
Facing bleak job prospects, student loans, N.J. law school grads wonder if it was worth it Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:28PMGraduates say they were misled into thinking law school would lead to a high-paying job
Michelle Singletary | Tax product finally dealt much-needed IRS knockout Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:05PMThe Internal Revenue Service has dealt a hard blow to a tax product that has long needed to be knocked out.
IRS will no longer share debt info for refund loans Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 5:56PMThe Internal Revenue Service has dealt a hard blow to a tax product that has long needed to be knocked out. The IRS announced recently that starting with next year’s tax filing season it will not provide tax preparers and financial institutions with important debt information on taxpayers that allows the companies to arrange or make refund anticipation loans, or RALs.
Low Loan Repayment Is Seen at For-Profit Schools Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 1:17AMAdding new fuel to the growing controversy over regulating for-profit colleges, the Department of Education on Friday released data on student-loan repayment rates at the nation's colleges and universities, listing the institutions by name.
HealthWise: Community gardens serve as green crimefighters Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 1:16AMNeighborhoods with urban gardens often see property values increase and crime rates decrease.
Student lender Nelnet settles lawsuit for $55M Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:03PMStudent lender Nelnet said Friday it agreed to pay $55 million to settle a whistle-blower lawsuit that accused the company...
For-profit colleges headed for crackdown Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:08PMEducation Secretary Arne Duncan said Friday he intends to crack down on deceptive marketing practices at the nation's for-profit colleges, in a letter sent to the chairman of the Senate Health Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Data Show Low Loan Repayment at For-Profit Schools Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:43PMThe schools are already under scrutiny after an investigation showed fraudulent practices in student recruitment.
For-profit schools get report on loan repayments Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 7:37PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - For-profit schools got a report card of their own on Friday, as the Department of Education released data showing estimated student loan repayment rates, part of a drive to tighten oversight of the industry.
A long-overdue conversation about higher education Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:14PMA long-overdue national conversation about higher education shouldn't start or hinge upon simply cranking out more degrees, writes editorial columnist Lynne K. Varner. It should focus instead on rebuilding and maintaining a system of educational quality.
Davis + Henderson Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:03PMDavis + Henderson today reported solid financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2010 including growth in revenue and Adjusted income. The growth compared to last year was primarily attributed to the inclusion of the operations of Resolve Business Outsourcing Income Fund , which was acquired on July 27, 2009, as well as from the positive impacts on volumes attributed to an improved ...
For-profit colleges misleading students Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:36AMThe U.S. Senate Education Committee has spent the summer looking at for-profit colleges with the goal of protecting students from deceptive and fraudulent tactics.
Ambac Narrows Loss, Lowers Debt Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:15AMAmbac Financial Group Inc. reported its second-quarter 2010 loss per share of 20 cents, a vast improvement from a loss of $8.24 per share reported in the prior-year period. Net loss in the quarter was $57.6 million compared with a net loss of $2.4 billion in second-quarter 2009.
Graduates, confront the money question Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:08AMIf only college commencement speakers spent a little less time talking about dreams and a little more time on the financial know-how that makes achieving them a little easier.
AmeriServ Financial Inc. Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:42AMBy 10qk. AmeriServ Financial Inc. ( ASRV ) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2010-06-30. Read more » »
The Washington Post Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:39AMWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO) today reported net income available for common shares of $91.9 million ($10.00 per share) for the second quarter ended July 4, 2010, compared to net income available for common shares of $12.2 million ($1.30 per share) for the second quarter of last year. Net income includes $2.3 million ($0.25 per share) and $9.0 million ($0 ...
The Washington Post Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:30AMWASHINGTON----The Washington Post Company today reported net income available for common shares of $91.9 million for the second quarter ended July 4, 2010, compared to net income available for common shares of $12.2 million for the second quarter of last year.
Summer Rerun: Has the Credit Contraction Finally Begun? Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:00AMThis post first appeared on July 11, 2007 Readers of this blog know that I have been concerned about the state of the credit markets for some time. We’ve had (until the last month or so), rampant liquidity feeding asset bubbles in virtually every asset class except the dollar and the yen, tight [...]
Lutheran adds MDs in Angola Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:56AMAn Angola-based medical center has linked with Lutheran Health Network of Fort Wayne in what officials are calling a "joint venture entity." Cameron Memorial Community Hospital leaders said Thursday the partnership grew out of a need to provide doctors an alternative to independent medical practices.
NYT drops potential bombshell on Bennet Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:23AMDENVER - Sen. Michael Bennet's campaign says there are "lots and lots and lots of inaccuracies" in an article in Friday's New York Times detailing how Bennet's risky 2008 restructuring of the debt-ridden retirement fund for Denver Public Schools reportedly deepened the district's debt.
IRS to stop releasing figures for refund loan Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:13AMBLADE NEWS SERVICES NEW YORK - The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it will end its policy of releasing information about back taxes and other debts owed by taxpayers in the coming tax season. The information, called debt indicators, has been included on acknowledgments the IRS sent to tax preparers when it received electronically filed returns. The indicators served as a warning that some ...
Saving paper can also save your hard-earned money Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:13AMYou don't have to look far to find some financial force or another trying to save paper and costs.
HMRC’s PAYE overhaul sparks widespread industry fears Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 6:26PMIncome tax and National insurance deductions have been totted up the same way since the end of the Second World War, but now the taxman believes it’s time for an overhaul.
Looking back at a year of change Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:09AMA 70-unit seniors' housing facility in the city finally moves forward after a disagreement on the terms of the project were ironed out between the city and B.C. Housing. The mayor says that media attention on the issue helped fuel the resolution.
'The Decade of San Antonio': An Interview with Mayor Julian Castro Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 3:01PM"This city is a testament to how a community can get [immigration] right." Texas - United States - San Antonio - Real estate - Arizona
Fitch Rates Vermont Student Assistance Corp.'s Series 2010A-1 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:25PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch rates the Vermont Student Assistance Corp.'s series 2010A-1 (VSAC Series 2010A-1) as follows: --$19,000,000 education loan revenue bonds 'A+'; Outlook Stable. For more information, see the VSAC series 2010A-1 presale report, available to all investors on Fitch's website at 'www.fitchratings.com'. Additional information is available at ...
Fitch Rates Vermont Student Assistance Corp.'s Series 2010A-1 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:17PMNEW YORK----Fitch rates the Vermont Student Assistance Corp.'s series 2010A-1 as follows:
Providing online answers to complicated payrolls Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:37PMA payroll system built out of frustration at repeating administrative tasks has built up more than 100 clients in a year and is now mulling an expansion into Britain.
Richmond developer at center of dispute Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:19PMDeveloper Justin G. French went from declaring bankruptcy days after leaving federal prison to dealing in millions of dollars in Richmond properties. During French's 13 years in Richmond, his business associations have included Donald C. Lacey, who pleaded guilty this year to a real estate Ponzi scheme, and some of ...
Generation compromise Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:41PMToday's 20-somethings were brought up to believe they could have it all. But as young adults in a recession, they have found that the reality is very different.
Some people can't get credit? Good! Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:32PMCredit is a useful financial tool -- when it is extended and used responsibly. But given too freely, credit can wreak havoc on the whole economy. Where's the line?