Economic Issues

Behind on the Billsnew

The city’s failure to pay on time is causing problems for Eastside senior citizens.

Fort Worth Weekly | Betty Brink | 07-12-2007 | Economy

Will New Mexico's Gas Prices Always be High?new

Probably, according to a new study that says a lack of oil refineries and other factors -- such as high poverty rates, high gas prices and lack of public transportation -- contribute to the state's vulnerability state to high gas prices.

Santa Fe Reporter | Nathan Dinsdale | 07-11-2007 | Economy

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Share and Share Alikenew

Wayne Stroman's got a timeshare deal for you -- and a thousand other suckers.

Houston Press | Chris Vogel | 07-10-2007 | Economy

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New Programs Hope to Reduce Home Foreclosuresnew

Pennsylvania homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure can expect to see some help this summer -- both from the government and from grassroots advocates.

Pittsburgh City Paper | Violet Law | 07-09-2007 | Economy

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Investment Advisor Fleeced Clients, Bought Toysnew

Portland investors trusted Wes Rhodes with millions -- the feds say he used that money instead to buy muscle cars and sports memorabilia.

Willamette Week | James Pitkin | 06-27-2007 | Economy

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Movin' On Downnew

As the poor head for the burbs, what does it mean for Atlanta?

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | John Sugg | 06-07-2007 | Economy

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New Law Cracks Down on Used CD Salesnew

Mandatory fingerprinting, holding periods and detailed filing systems are now required by Florida law for all stores dealing in secondhand products, including CD stores, leading some to cry foul.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes | 06-07-2007 | Economy

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Artists Foundation Takes On the New Health Insurance Lawsnew

The task force that oversees Massachusetts' new health insurance mandate gives the self-employed the shaft.

Dig Boston | Lissa Harris | 06-06-2007 | Economy

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The Real Winners of 2010 Olympics: Developersnew

A former developer himself, Premier Gordon Campbell holds the purse strings to an Olympic-size sweepstakes payout in Vancouver.

The Georgia Straight | Donald Gutstein | 06-01-2007 | Economy

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Subprime Lenders Staying Away From Vermontnew

The state's traditions of community banking and Yankee frugality appear to have helped insulate the state from the subprime lending crisis rocking housing markets in many parts of the country.

Seven Days | Kevin J. Kelley | 05-25-2007 | Economy

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