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Elev8

Jul 8, 2011 at 3:30 pm

How College Students Can Build A Simple Budget

How College Students Can Build A Simple Budget

Creating a student budget plan is an important step every student can take to assess his or her financial wellness. A college student budget can help you keep track of your expenses, analyze your assets and income and set financial goals for yourself.

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Larry Young

Apr 8, 2011 at 2:12 pm

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What The Government Shutdown Could Mean To You

What The Government Shutdown Could Mean To You

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A weather forecaster says he may have to live off the money he’s been setting aside for a Caribbean vacation. A worker in Washington hopes to polish his resume so he can retire from public service and work in the private sector. An accountant wonders if she can put off her mortgage for a month.

Federal workers like them across the U.S. will be out of work and

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Al Sharpton

Mar 8, 2011 at 9:44 pm

Wisconsin Govenor Offers Concessions On Budget Bill

Wisconsin Govenor Offers Concessions On Budget Bill

MADISON — An email exchange released Tuesday by Gov. Scott Walker shows concessions his office is willing to give on some aspects of the proposal, raising hope that a solution to the three week stand-off in Wisconsin may not be far off.

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CNN reports:

The e-mails showed ideas and counteroffers made by the Republican governor’s aides and two Democrats as they sought some resolution

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Al Sharpton

Jan 26, 2011 at 9:45 am

Republicans Back At Work Cutting Spending

Republicans Back At Work Cutting Spending

WASHINGTON — Moving quickly, House Republicans are taking another whack at federal spending on the day after a State of the Union address in which President Barack Obama pronounced the country “poised for progress” and beckoned lawmakers of both parties to make job creation their common goal.

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Al Sharpton

Jan 22, 2011 at 1:51 pm

To Fix Government’s Budget Woes Requires Gutsy Politicians

To Fix Government’s Budget Woes Requires Gutsy Politicians

Malcolm X once said that the one man you should be most afraid of is a man who is willing to die for what he believes.

When it comes to tackling the enormous deficits that are affecting our cities, counties, states and this country, we need politicians who are willing to lose their jobs at the ballot box in order to emphasize what he or she believes is right.

Case in

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Larry Young

Dec 13, 2010 at 5:30 pm

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Detroit Budget Woes Could Leave Areas Of City Without Police, Fire Services

Detroit Budget Woes Could Leave Areas Of City Without Police, Fire Services

In yet another sign of growing fiscal problems for states and municipalities, Detroit may be cutting key services in certain portions of the city, the WSJ reports.

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RobinRazzi

Dec 8, 2010 at 12:45 pm

4 Tips For The Savvy Holiday Shopper

4 Tips For The Savvy Holiday Shopper

We think now is more important than ever to be smart about spending money during the holidays. Here are 4 tips for smart holiday shopping:

1) Create A Holiday Shopping Budget And Stick With It. No need to try to keep up with the Joneses’. First look at your overall budget to determine what you can and are willing to spend this holiday season. Remember that time is tough

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J J

Jun 30, 2010 at 9:56 am

Overtime Pay For City Workers Questionable

Overtime Pay For City Workers Questionable

Three years of data show that the same people are earning the most overtime.

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J J

Jun 4, 2010 at 12:44 pm

Police, Fire Unions Sue City Over Pension

Police, Fire Unions Sue City Over Pension

Suit alleges city officials “knowingly underfunded” plan over past decade

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Larry Young

Feb 1, 2010 at 9:17 am

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Obama Unveils Budget With Record Deficit

Obama Unveils Budget With Record Deficit

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sent Congress a $3.83 trillion budget on Monday that would pour more money into the fight against high unemployment, boost taxes on the wealthy and freeze spending for a wide swath of government programs.

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