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Graduates charged rates of 19pc on 'interest-free' student overdraft
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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:43:43 -0700
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Hundreds of thousands of students who graduated a year ago could soon find that they are paying interest rates of up to 19pc now they have entered the "real world".
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DAVE RAMSEY: Buying a house can wait
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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:16:00 -0700
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Dear Dave: Im 31, single, and I have two college degrees. I have no money to speak of, having just come through a rough patch of unemployment, but I recently landed a job that will pay me $20,000 to start. Theres the added possibility of an increase to $40,000 in the first year. Im thinking about buying a house, but Ive also got $50,000 in student loan debt. The good news is that I have no ...
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Generation compromise
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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:41:41 -0700
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Today's 20-somethings were brought up to believe they could have it all. But as young adults in a recession, they have found that the reality is very different.
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Richmond developer at center of dispute
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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:19:29 -0700
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Developer Justin G. French went from declaring bankruptcy days after leaving federal prison to dealing in millions of dollars in Richmond properties. During French's 13 years in Richmond, his business associations have included Donald C. Lacey, who pleaded guilty this year to a real estate Ponzi scheme, and some of ...
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Get out or debt before buying a house
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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:25:47 -0700
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By Dave Ramsey
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Fitch Rates College Station ISD (Texas) ULTGOs 'AAA' PSF; 'AA+' Underlying
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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:24:52 -0700
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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AAA' rating to College Station Independent School District, Texas' (the district) $65,000,000 unlimited tax (ULT) school building bonds, series 2010. The rating is based on a guaranty provided by the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF; IFS rated 'AAA' by Fitch). In addition, Fitch assigns an underlying 'AA+' rating to the series 2010 ...
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Some people can't get credit? Good!
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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:32:38 -0700
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Credit is a useful financial tool -- when it is extended and used responsibly. But given too freely, credit can wreak havoc on the whole economy. Where's the line?
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Metro Bank rates 'won't trouble best-buy tables'
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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:48:39 -0700
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Financial experts underwhelmed by a lack of introductory offers and products which can usually be beaten by shopping around "The British banking revolution begins today," claimed Metro Bank. But many experts were underwhelmed by its first set of products and the lack of introductory offers. "The rates generally aren't going to trouble any best-buy tables," said David Black at financial research ...
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State offering fixed rate college loans
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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:05:17 -0700
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College tuition invoices are in the mail and will be due in the next several weeks, leaving some New York students and families scrambling to fill the tuition gap between their available financial aid the amount due on the bill.
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Money to burn? No!
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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:51:14 -0700
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Youre in trouble. Most people have good intentions when it comes to money management. They work hard, contribute to their 401(k), cut coupons, buy the $8 meal instead of one that costs $12 and maybe tuck a few dollars away for a rainy day. They think theyve got everything figured out.
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