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Exit Wachovia, Enter… LIBOR?

Posted in Crash Course, Homeownership, Money, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on September 30, 2008 | Comments Off

Events preview hints of deep problems by Colin Lovett – PIC Current Producer Does it seem to you that we need a financial superhero right about now?  Someone weaning tights and a cape and carrying a calculator?  This mess just seems so big and getting bigger: Congress failing to pass bailout bill Banks being taken [...]

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Foreclosure Fraud, Know the Facts

Posted in Crash Course, Homeownership, tagged , , , , , , , , on September 30, 2008 | 3 Comments »

By Anthony Myers, PIC Current Contributor Did you know that some home foreclosures are caused by foreclosure fraud?  Foreclosure fraud is sometimes referred to as ‘mortgage foreclosure rescue fraud,’ and usually involves a person or company offering assistance or ‘rescue’ from foreclosure. Homeowners are then encouraged to hand over precious resources that could be used [...]

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Bailout Becomes Victim of Politics, Stocks Plunge

Posted in Homeownership, Money, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Many warning of bad times ahead, but you should remain cool by Colin Lovett – PIC Current Producer So you might have seen the news about the financial bailout bill rejected by the House of Representatives after the White House and leaders of both parties worked for days on a bill all sides could live [...]

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Job Losses Mount With Wall Street Turmoil

Posted in Crash Course, Employment, tagged , , , , , , , , on September 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »

In difficult financial times, employees left looking at worst-case scenarios. By Mike Lazear: PIC Current Assistant Producer As Wall Street went into meltdown mode last week, many employers and workers alike were watching with great concern. The unstable market has affected businesses, credit companies, housing, and now job security. While it’s difficult to predict when [...]

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Wall Street Panic Spreads to Money Markets

Posted in Money, tagged , , , , , , , on September 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »

by Alexis Cala, PIC Current Assistant Producer Why are we now so worried about money-market funds.  These popular funds are believed to be one of the safest investments available.  No we find out: no so much. These funds invest in short-term debt issued by large, stable corporations and mature quickly (less than 90 days). Money-market [...]

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Recycle, Reduce, Reuse!

Posted in Living Green, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on September 25, 2008 | 6 Comments »

by AJ McCreary, PIC Current Assistant Producer Going Green is everywhere. It is the latest craze in our every changing world. You may be wondering how to get aboard and are probably curious about the newest arrivals in the green frenzy! Many want to get involved but are not sure where to start! The Green [...]

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A Health “Plan” for Emergency Preparedness

Posted in Emergencies, Health Care, tagged , , , , on September 24, 2008 | Comments Off

by DeNita S.B. Morris, Senior Beehive Health Producer, PIC Current Contributor OK, I admit it. I’m not prepared for hurricane season… The news of torrential rain usually sends me (and probably you, too) on the hunt for bottled water, protein bars and extra batteries for my always-dead flashlight. Many of us aren’t as “ready” as [...]

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