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Why more Americans will fall behind on credit card bills this year
By Staff WriterEconomic uncertainty in Washington could deal a blow to those already living hand-to-mouth.
January 07, 2013
No movement: Lawmakers dig in heels on debt crisisDemocrats insist on higher taxes for the wealthy while Republicans demand more cuts in government spending.
January 07, 2013
U.S. Fiscal Policy and the Debt Ceiling: A Troubling ScenarioRaising the debt ceiling is neither inherently good nor bad, but in a slow-growth economy, can we continue to service our growing debt?
December 26, 2012
Geithner: Debt Ceiling Will Be Reached on New Year’s EveLet the hangover metaphors begin.
December 21, 2012
How it WorksAdvisors Ahead Preparatory Program is targeted at active students, providing a defined curriculum for their sophomore, junior and senior years.
December 19, 2012
Fitch says fiscal cliff may cost U.S. 'AAA' ratingA downgrade is possible if lawmakers cannot agree on how to cut the deficit and avoid the broad government spending cuts and tax increases that go into effect next year if no deal is reached.
December 17, 2012
Friedman Sees Fiscal Cliff Deal by Christmas Eve, as Obama, Boehner MeetAs Speaker John Boehner and President Obama met Monday morning to iron out further details on a possible deal, political analyst Andy Friedman remains optimistic on a deal by year-end.
December 05, 2012
The Recession’s toll: How middle class wealth collapsed to a 40-year lowFor the typical American family, the Great Recession is like reverting back to the 60s.