AltWeeklies Wire
Helping People Out of the Subprime Crisis, Without Foreclosurenew
Three years ago, Lisa Peterson and her husband got into trouble with their own home payments after a publishing venture failed. They had to turn to family for help. The experience gave them an idea for a new business: help people protect their credit and avoid foreclosure, either by renegotiating their loans or buying and reselling their houses.
Isthmus |
Mary Ellen Bell |
05-12-2008 |
Housing & Development
Setting a Course on Biofuelsnew
Wisconsin researchers endeavor to work out the kinks.
Isthmus |
Mary Ellen Bell |
04-08-2008 |
Environment
The Problem With Student Loansnew
The current system serves lenders, not the public interest.
Tags: Education
New Law Causes Real Problems for Wisconsin Immigrantsnew
The state's Real ID law took effect in April, presaging changes in federal law that will mandate that motor vehicle authorities verify immigration status.
Isthmus |
Mary Ellen Bell |
08-27-2007 |
Immigration
Madison's Wireless Network Loses Provider as it Works Out the Kinksnew
Over the past year, 1,300 of about 2,000 people canceled their subscriptions to ResTech Services, one of two service providers for the city's Wi-Fi system. On Wednesday, ResTech announced it will no longer provide service.
Tags: computers & technology
