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Bad News for Poor Kidsnew
Under a new welfare law, New York state has to meet yet another "quota" of cuts.
The Village Voice |
Neil deMause |
05-03-2006 |
Economy
Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?new
Sam Gross does, but despite his claims to the contrary, he's only about a billion or so short of his goal.
Dallas Observer |
Julie Lyons and Glenna Whitley |
04-19-2006 |
Economy
Tags: sam gross, texas instruments
The Broke Generationnew
The cost of getting ahead may be too much for many Gen Xers.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-14-2006 |
Economy
NADBank Bluesnew
Will cleanup efforts along the U.S.-Mexico border be abandoned?
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
04-12-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Welcome to Tamalewoodnew
There was Hollywood, then Bollywood, and now there's Tamalewood -- New Mexico has swiftly become the rising star in the movie-making business.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
04-05-2006 |
Economy
Rich Man, Poor Mannew
Who are the people behind Oregon's hottest growth industry -- payday-loan stores?
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
03-15-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Shark Huntersnew
While Countrywide Financial has a great reputation for conventional lending, its high-interest subsidiary, Full Spectrum, works through independent brokers, who've been accused of loading mortgages with junk fees and exorbitant appraisals.
Cleveland Scene |
Denise Grollmus |
03-13-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
You're Going Broke!new
Bankruptcy remains a vital tool for some whose finances spin out of control -- so why do Congress and credit-card companies want you to believe you can no longer file for it?
Sacramento News & Review |
R.V. Scheide |
02-24-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
The Adult Children of New Jerseynew
The Garden State tries a novel way to keep young people insured.
The Village Voice |
Anya Kamenetz |
02-22-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Soldiers of Fortunenew
A Maryland proposal to eliminate income tax for some veterans will simply shift the burden to others.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
02-09-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
State of the Poornew
A new report shows that the Illinois poverty rate leads the Midwest.
Illinois Times |
Joan Villa |
02-03-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Costly Advancesnew
Payday lenders take care of you till your check comes in, and for a long time after.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
01-31-2006 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
La Morditanew
Check cashers and furniture rental companies take a big chunk out of post-hurricane FEMA checks.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
01-31-2006 |
Economy
Eaten Alivenew
Rent-to-own stores, pawnshops, payday lenders -- it's hope for sale, with interest.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
01-31-2006 |
Economy
Identity Theftnew
As casino profits bring newfound wealth to Indian tribes, tribal leaders are finding excuses to disenroll more and more Indians like Eddie Vedolla and his family.
East Bay Express |
Eliza Strickland |
01-30-2006 |
Economy
