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Fed Focuses on Consumer, Corporate Rate Spreads Over Treasuries Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:33PMJan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials are focused on driving down the spreads between U.S. Treasury yields and consumer and corporate loans, after cutting the main interest rate to almost zero failed to revive lending.
Recession pushes many to seek 2nd jobs Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:13PMWASHINGTON - Shelby Shenkelman enjoys working as a pricing analyst for a company that produces airline meals. At 25, she is making more than $50,000 a year.
Manitoba Securities Commission offers money management tips for children Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:30PMThe Manitoba Securities Commission has created a new interactive program to help youngsters manage their money.
The new debt-free you Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:36AMCanadians have unprecedented personal debt levels and a savings rate of zero. Not a good place to be in a downturn. With a new year, it is time for a fresh start. This is the first in a four-part series on getting out of debt. This week: How we got into this mess in the first place.
The New Debt-Free You Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:08AMCanadians have unprecedented personal debt levels and a savings rate of zero. Not a good place to be in a downturn. With a new year, it is time for a fresh start. This is the first in a four-part series on getting out of debt. This week: How we got into this mess in the first place.
Colleges profit from credit cards Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:21AM(By Jonathan D. Glater, New York Times) When Ryan Muneio was tailgating with his parents at a Michigan State football game this fall, he noticed a big tent emblazoned with a Bank of America logo. Inside, bank representatives were offering free T-shirts and other merchandise to those who applied for credit cards and other banking products. “They did a good job,” Muneio, 21 and a junior at ...
Nonprofit leader up to task Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:51AMLaura Gonzales was lured out of retirement to lead an agency facing an embezzlement scandal. The ex-probation manager was sailing, sunning and living aboard a boat at the Ventura Harbor in July when the charges against a former administrator of the Coalition to End Family Violence came to light.
Top-notch legal thriller based on a true case Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:19PMGates Hunt had walked away from Virginia Tech, failed to make it with the Redskins, declined a “plum job,” and managed to get out of a DWI in North Carolina.
UVM, Insurers Pay $1.2M In Drug Study Crash Suit Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:12AMThe University of Vermont and its insurers will pay a total of $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from a fatal crash.
District considering opening credit union at RHS Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 8:23AMThe school district of Rhinelander is considering partnering with Ripco Credit Union to establish a student-operated credit union at Rhinelander High School.
Obama to face early test on terror suspect detentions Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:07AMWASHINGTON -- Just a month after Barack Obama takes office, he must tell the Supreme Court where he stands on one of the most aggressive legal claims made by the Bush administration -- that the president may order the military to seize legal residents of the United States and hold them indefinitely without charging them with a crime.
Obamas View on Power Over Detainees Will Be Tested Early Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 6:11AMThe new president must tell the Supreme Court by Feb. 20 where he stands on a Bush administration claim of a right to indefinitely detain legal U.S. residents.
Police Reports Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:22AMA rundown of calls by the Celina Police Department from Dec. 8 to Dec. 14, compiled by Thad Joseph. 12:22 a.m. n Building check on Ohio. All secure. 1:35 a.m. n Community policing. Garage door open on Dartmoor.
College sports: Huskies balance books, sports better than most Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:31PM December provides just a small window of opportunity for the UConn football coaching staff to hit the recruiting trails and hopefully come up with the next Donald Brown or Rhema Fuller.
Time to think taxes Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:12PMAs the clock counts down to a new year, it’s time not only to think about parties and resolutions, but about taxes as well.
Mamma Mia! fan dances away on one leg Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:56PMKUALA LUMPUR: Despite having to walk on crutches due to a leg injury, Khairin Kamal held nothing back and danced away to the music of the smash hit musical Mamma Mia!
Financial firms beaten down in 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 5:11AMFrom the near collapse of Bear Stearns in March to the bankruptcy of Lehman Bros. in September, the past year saw the unthinkable take place in the financial services industry.
Vendor put info on 18,000 Ohio State students online Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:23AMOhio State University has notified 18,000 current and former students that their names and Social Security numbers might have made it to cyberspace.
Ask Score: Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 7:37AMI hate to write about such a negative subject, but for some individuals and small business owners, bankruptcy is an option that must be considered. This article is an attempt to define bankruptcy and explain the options available.
Web sites compare credit-card deals Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 5:04AMThe recent sharp decline in the prime lending rate has lowered many credit-card rates.
In Virginia, reading, writing and ... stock trading Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:23AMVirginia schools are at the vanguard of a movement to teach children financial skills that might help them avoid problems their parents face.
Local students get ‘dose of reality’ Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:17AMThe Mad City Money program teaches students the value of money so they can be prepared for the future.The Marion County Chamber of Commerce and Fairmont Federal Credit Union have partnered to offer Mad City Money.
Web sites can help you shop around for credit card Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:40AMA good place to comparison-shop is the Web. Several useful sites sort through card offers and provide use and responsibility information.
Year in Review: The good, the bad and the ugly Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:25AMAs the year draws to a close, The Tribune takes a look back at some of the good, bad and ugly stories that combined to make Weld County a vibrant and interesting place to live.
Kids corner: Teens’ quick thinking helps save others after crash Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:31PMPeninsula School District bus driver Candy White stands in the doorway of her bus, No. 29, greeting kids after school at Vaughn Elementary.
Seattle hits top 10 list for troubled real estate assets Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 1:24PMThe greater Seattle area is among the top 10 metro markets nationwide for troubled real estate assets, according to a new report.
New Action by Treasury and Federal Reserve Will Support Small Business Lending Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 9:01AM WASHINGTON----Late last week, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve announced important details on how the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility will work. This announcement is good news for SBA lenders and secondary market stakeholders.
West Side Neighborhood Watch Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 8:06AMAKRON: Following complaints by residents of a neighborhood along South Arlington Road, police conducted an undercover operation Dec. 19 and arrested seven males for soliciting sex.
Your Calendar - South Lake County Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:15AMFind out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times.
Comprehensive Internet Safety Education Offered to Incoming Administration Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:00AM CARLSBAD, Calif.----Recent news reports have exposed the damaging effects resulting from cyber bullying. A national newsmagazine’s cover story asks if it’s possible to protect kids from pervasive cyber porn.
Home sales, GDP drop in 3rd quarter Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 3:26AMThe economy shrank more than expected in the third quarter and home prices fell to levels not seen since early 2004 as the government announced new plans to provide $800 billion to boost consumer spending and home buying.
US Stocks Slide; Toyota Loss View, Commodity Slide Weigh Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 3:00PMNEW YORK (Dow Jones)--U.S. stocks fell sharply as Toyota Motor warned it was facing its first-ever full-year loss and as the commodities sector slid again, underscoring the all-encompassing nature of the economic slowdown.
Commercial real estate developers seek bailout Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:55PMParalyzed by the credit crisis, the commercial real estate industry is the latest to seek a government bailout of sorts.
Last Minute Tax Tips Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:39PMNine days left to get in last minute tax deductions
Commercial real estate developers seek bailout Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:14PMThe commercial real estate industry is the latest to seek a government bailout.
Dec. 22 Morning roundup: Christmas discounts keep coming Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:13PMThis feature is under development and will be available soon. Good morning, shoppers. • Check out Joseph Treviño’s story on how the Valley’s Latino consumers are boosting holiday retail sales.
Dec. 31 Is the Last Day for Many IRS Actions Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 1:14PMDec. 17, 2008 (SmartPros) Tax year 2008 is quickly nearing an end. The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to avoid putting off important financial tasks until the last minute. The important deadline of Dec. 31 is fast approaching for many tax-planning issues.
Reformer Christmas Stocking Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 5:49AMMonday, December 22 Expectations are high to have the 72nd annual Reformer Christmas Stocking reach its goal of $90,000 by Christmas.
BEFORE THE BELL: US Stk Futures Point To Mildly Lower Open Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 5:46AMNEW YORK (Dow Jones)--U.S. stock futures were pointing to a modestly lower open on Wall Street on Monday. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures declined 3 to 8,530.00,Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.2 to 1,209.80 while S&P 500 futures dropped 3 to 879.40.
U.S. Developers Look For a Bailout From Government: Journal Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:48AMU.S. Developers Look For a Bailout From Government: Journal
Job search in the big city not so easy for recent grad Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 1:36AMCHICAGO -- The girl from Texas didn’t bring a warm coat with her. But to hear Kimberly Bratton tell it, winter in Chicago isn’t as bad as people say.
From the blotter / Niagara County police calls, Dec. 1 to 15 Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:24AMDec. 1
Granto prepares to bid farewell Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:23AMNIAGARA FALLS -- When Carmen A. Granto started his first job in the school district in 1966, there were 100,000 people in his native city and 19,000 students in more than 30 buildings. The Vietnam War and civil rights movement were in full swing.
Siblings with sordid past turn to Bernadette Noe Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 3:40AMOn Halloween, Daniel Gignac said good-bye to his family in Michigan, packed his belongings in his car, and set out for a new life in the Florida Keys. He had a surprising destination — the home of Bernadette Noe. Two days later, Gignac, 37, a convicted felon who has served time in state and federal lockups on drug and fraud convictions, arrived at the oceanfront home of Ms. Noe, where he is ...
Treehouse, Big Brothers Big Sisters provide high-risk children with "options in life" Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 2:39AMTwo agencies providing youth mentoring in Seattle — Treehouse and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound — benefit from The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy.
Police reports, grand jury indictments Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:24AMButler County Grand Jury
Superintendent: Asking Teachers To Reapply For Jobs ‘Premature’ Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 4:59PMBoulder Valley Superintendent Chris King says he will reconsider a decision to force faculty at Columbine Elementary to reapply for their jobs after an outpouring of public opposition.
Police reports Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 4:34PMDec. 9
District reviews ‘08 audit Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 2:42PMIt has in recent meetings, financial matters again were the focus of the Watertown-Mayer School Board meeting on Monday, Dec. 15. After watching a presentation on the FY 2008 audit, the board approved the audit as presented.
Jayant Sinha: A National Identity System Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 1:06PMIt generates huge end-user benefits as well as dramatic industrial spinoffs. A universal national identity system for India will deliver end user benefits in four major areas: (1) welfare delivery and tax collections, (2) financial inclusion, (3) voter registration, and (4) national security.