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Reported By: Cristina Pfeffer In today’s economy many families cannot afford the rising cost in education without student loans, which come at a high cost of their own, leading to a vicious lending cycle. Student loan debt in the United … Continue reading →

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley doesn’t expect much progress on cutting the federal deficit this election year. “It’s very hard to see a way forward in this environment,” Braley told The Gazette’s editorial board Wednesday afternoon. It’s … Continue reading →

There’s no doubt that we’re all still a little sensitive when it comes to the economy. Although it’s been nearly four years since the start of, what we now call, The Great Recession, the world still hasn’t let down its … Continue reading →

Follow me on Facebook It’s a vicious cycle. Many families in this country cannot afford the skyrocketing cost of higher education without student loans. But many graduates cannot find a job and cannot pay off the loans. As a result, … Continue reading →

Finding a high-paying job is a catch-22: You can’t make more money without upgrading your skills, but in many cases getting another degree (or even just one to start) just isn’t affordable for everyone. And while we always advocate higher … Continue reading →

Follow me on Facebook It’s a vicious cycle. Many families in this country cannot afford the skyrocketing cost of higher education without student loans. But many graduates cannot find a job and cannot pay off the loans. As a result, … Continue reading →

Follow me on Facebook It’s a vicious cycle. Many families in this country cannot afford the skyrocketing cost of higher education without student loans. But many graduates cannot find a job and cannot pay off the loans. As a result, … Continue reading →

Funding a tertiary education is no small feat – this expense is now in the same league as buying a car or even a home. The high cost of a higher education has made it necessary for many school leavers … Continue reading →

TAX QA Pacific Daily News readers sent in questions that were answered by local tax experts. See the questions and answers below: Question: Can I get earned income tax credit from social security payments and retirement disability? Answer: If I … Continue reading →

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is preparing to take action against higher-education institutions and staff caught embezzling student loans. “I will raise the issue at the upcoming meeting of the special case committee,” Tharit Pengdit, director-general of the DSI, … Continue reading →