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State spending of stimulus funds

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How state spending of stimulus funds could mean money in people's pockets -- in the form of paychecks, tax cuts and unemployment and health benefits.
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Prepaid tuition plans in a bad economy

Eighteen states are running short on cash in their prepaid college tuition program, and only a handful of them guarantee payment back....
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What's good for Detroit

How the collapse of the Big Three automakers might actually turn out to be a good thing for Detroit....
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Closing the racial wealth gap

In 2004 the typical black family had twelve cents for every dollar held by the typical white family; by 2007, that number had dropped to ten cents. ...
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Saving jobs for citizens may not save economy

A provision in the stimulus package limits the hiring of foreign workers by companies receiving government bailout money -- how this might be a bad idea....
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Strategies for saving your job

Tips from "Fast Company" job expert that can help you negotiate your way out of a layoff....
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Rejuvenating the rail system

The stimulus package will pour a lot of money into road and bridge repair, but would taxpayers get a bigger bang for their buck by investing in the freight rail system?...
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Breaking down the Stimulus Package

Two economists debate whether and how President Obama's Stimulus Package will really help American families....
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The Family Leave Medical Act

The Family Medical Leave Act protects the rights of workers, but many opt not to take it because they cannot afford to....
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Some regional banks doing just fine

Not all banks are created equal -- some smaller banks have taken a more personal approach to helping people get the loans they need....
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