Category: Finances

New York Times Reporter Accused of Plagiarism Resigns

New York Times Reporter Accused of Plagiarism Resigns

Zachary Kouwe resigned after the Journal pointed out similarities between a New york Times story and one that had appeared earlier on the Journal’s Website.

Housing Starts Up in January, While Permits Pull Back

Housing Starts Up in January, While Permits Pull Back

Commerce said housing starts increased by 2.8% in January, to 591,000 units on an annualized basis.

Small Steps to Health and Wealth Helps Improve Health and Personal Finances

Small Steps to Health and Wealth Helps Improve Health and Personal Finances

Whether it involves eating healthier and losing extra weight or curbing credit card debt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension’s health/finance initiative is designed to help Nebraskans improve their health and personal finances.

Charges Dropped Against Lawyer Accused of Making Meth

Charges Dropped Against Lawyer Accused of Making Meth

The charges against a Jackson County, W.Va., attorney accused of making meth have been dismissed.

Bankrupt Kiddie Kandids settles with largest creditor

Bankrupt Kiddie Kandids settles with largest creditor

The trustee of Kiddie Kandids reached a settlement with its largest creditor to sell the bankrupt children’s portrait studio chain’s inventory and property including rights to its trade name through a

BOJ Gov Shirakawa To Attend Budget Committee From 0130 GMT

BOJ Gov Shirakawa To Attend Budget Committee From 0130 GMT

TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa will attend a Lower House budgetary committee Tuesday morning, a parliamentary official said. The BOJ chief is scheduled to appear before the …

Polish Financial Minister Sees GDP Growth About 3.0% For Year

Polish Financial Minister Sees GDP Growth About 3.0% For Year

Polish Financial Minister Sees GDP Growth About 3.0% For Year

Mattoon may be short by $660,000

Mattoon may be short by $660,000

MATTOON — The city of Mattoon is facing a projected revenueshortfall of $660,000, according to city officials.

Lawmakers reflect on session so far

Lawmakers reflect on session so far

CHARLESTON – As the 2010 session of the West Virginia Legislature reached the halfway point, local lawmakers feel the session has been slower moving than most, but they are still working on important issues facing the state. Delegate Tom Azinger, R-10th District, said the session has not been too eventful yet with a small number of bills being taken up and minimal debate.

Web tools to help you track your finances

Web tools to help you track your finances

Thanks to Mint.com , I know my family spent $188 at McDonald’s, $702 on kid clothes and $124 on movies and DVDs in 2009. Mint.com and a handful of sites like it work by linking to your bank accounts and credit cards and downloading the information into a single, easy-to-use interface.

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