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  • Money Talk: Consult attorney about garnished wages Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:16AMQ: Do you have any advice for a family of six with only $200 a month to spend on food? My wife and I are in dire need of advice, as our bills keep increasing but neither of us has gotten a raise in six years because of salary caps at our employers.  Talk about this topic
  • Credit rating could suffer if Congress fails to raise debt ceiling Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 11:00PMUncle Sam can avoid default simply by agreeing to pay his bills. He’ll have no problem getting the money. But keeping current on the national debt has hit a political roadblock that the U.S. Treasury says needs to be cleared by Aug. 2 if it’s going to make ends meet.
  • Credit care: Should I file bankruptcy or pay off 3 collections? Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:09PMQ. My credit score is very low, in the low 500s to be exact, and I am now trying to get it all cleaned up. However, I am unsure of whether I should file bankruptcy to just wipe it clean, or pay off three of my collections at a time. So my question is: Which would help my score rise quicker and get me back into the high 600s by this time next year - filing bankruptcy and starting over, or paying ...
  • For Retirees, a Real-Estate Nightmare Looms Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 11:19AMShould you stay put, downsize or get out completely?
  • Hackel: Breaking down the Western Conference finals Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 6:06PMThey have similar styles and similar histories of playoff disappointments. Canucks vs. Sharks has the makings of a classic showdown for the Western Conference title, says Stu Hackel.
  • Canucks vs. Sharks: Who has the edge? Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 4:54PMIn a series that matches two teams with star-crossed postseason histories and similar styles, the Western Conference Championship could shape up as a classic.
  • Investors drove home sales up 3.7 pct. in March Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 1:25PMInvestors lifted U.S. home sales last month, plunking down cash to grab cheap homes at risk of foreclosure. But purchases made by first-time homebuyers fell, a troubling sign for the weak housing market.
  • Abington School District placed on national achievement list Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 2:06AMThe Abington School Board announced during its March 22 meeting that the district is one of fewer than 400 schools in the country being honored by the College Board with a place on its AP Achievement List.
  • Industry officials say real estate market ripe with various deals Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 5:52PMIn some markets, median home prices have tumbled more than 25 percent. 
  • Four companies take on 2011 Coporate Challenge Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 12:35PMUTICA — Recognizing that people spend a good part of their day at work and that employee wellness initiatives can reap big rewards; four companies in the Mohawk Valley have taken on the American Heart Association’s 2011 Corporate Challenge. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, First Source Federal Credit Union, Gilroy, Kernan and Gilroy, and Mele Corporation have entered a team in the Corporate ...
  • How to cut homeowners insurance costs Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 6:42AMJust as with real estate values, location rules when it comes to homeowners insurance costs. From the most expensive state to the cheapest, home insurance premiums vary by more than $1,000 per year.
  • India donates ambulances to Benin, becomes largest foreign market Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 2:52AMIndia has donated 60 ambulances to Benin in an effort to supplement efforts at univeral coverage of healthcare among its nine million population. It has also become the largest foreign market for exports from this west African nation.
  • Please enter your email address Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 1:44AMThe Jourdanton School Board held a special meeting before its regularly scheduled meeting on January 17. The special meeting was to discuss the ISD Annual Report, which included the Academic Excellence Indicator System Report, district and campus performance objectives along with the report on violent and criminal incidents.
  • Local pastor offers tips on how to avoid credit cards, develop a budget and stay out of debt Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 2:13AMA Lodi pastor advised his congregation on Sunday to avoid using credit cards altogether and develop a detailed budget to keep their finances under control.
  • Raise Your Credit Score In Record Time Monday, January 17, 2011 @ 3:10PMCBS Atlanta explains how rapid re-scoring could help consumers secure loans and get better interest rates.