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Why can’t these companies get a bank loan?

Why can’t these companies get a bank loan?
Early this month, the National Federation of Independent Business released another dismal monthly report on small business hiring. Many of the owners surveyed see weak demand and remain fearful about the future. Don’t expect them to be leading the nation into recovery anytime soon. But another group of entrepreneurs is willing to take calculated risks on the recovery—if only they can find the …

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Tips to survive a lingering recession

Tips to survive a lingering recession
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Herald-Republic features contributing columnists from the community in Marketplace. The columns appear at least once a month and feature local people spanning a variety of areas of expertise.

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How your U.S. member of Congress voted

How your U.S. member of Congress voted
Here’s how state members of Congress voted on major roll calls in the week that ended Friday.

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Managing municipal debt — GIVE US YOUR VIEWS

Managing municipal debt — GIVE US YOUR VIEWS
Borrowing money is a two-sided coin, as anyone with a mortgage, car loan, or credit card knows. When you borrow, you can buy your dream home now, but because of the interest, you may pay for it twice over the life of a 25-year mortgage.[...]

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General Motors offers triple play of performance, safety

General Motors offers triple play of performance, safety
With all the hype for the Chevrolet Volt, the electric car with a range of 40 miles on batteries but with a gasoline engine as a relief-valve, it is difficult to sort out other 2011 Chevys. However, there IS other big news for the motor car named after famed racer, Louis Chevrolet. The 2011 Cruze comes to market having already been tested around the world, with 250,000 already sold.

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You too can climb property ladder

You too can climb property ladder
FOR those Zimbabweans working in the diaspora, if you have the privilege and opportunity to access a home loan or mortgage, you should not view this as just a debt payment instrument.

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Financial guidelines worthy of Treasury consideration

Financial guidelines worthy of Treasury consideration
The federal agency wants your opinion on its proposed list of what adults need to know about five key areas of finance: earning, spending, saving, borrowing and protecting against risk.

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