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Senator Dick Durbin on student loans and student debt
Jeremy Hobson Mar 30, 2012
The amount of outstanding student loan debt in this country has reached $1 trillion. And if you scan the headlines this week, you'll find school after school raising tuition, which will almost certainly send that $1 trillion number up even further.
The Obama interview: U.S. must invest in itself
Kai Ryssdal Mar 22, 2012
On a two-day trip to promote his energy policy, President Obama said the nation must invest in alternative energy or cede leadership to China. He called on Congress to help create jobs by providing more aid to struggling homeowners and investing more in infrastructure.
No degree, but debt
Chris Farrell Feb 27, 2012
College dropouts don’t get the job, earnings and career benefits of postsecondary education, but they do get a student loan repayment book.
Credit card attack!
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 7, 2012
So much for the end of crazy credit card solicitations -- card companies have become more aggressive than ever. We look at which solicitation techniques work and why.
Is our economic rebound for real?
Heidi N. Moore Feb 17, 2012
Economic data indicate our economy is warming up. But how might Europe's problems affect America's recovery?
The economy's looking up, but can Obama take credit?
Megan McArdle Feb 16, 2012
Commentator Megan McArdle says no president has that much control over the economy.
Do you qualify for help from the foreclosure settlement?
Adriene Hill Feb 10, 2012
The details of the settlement between the states and the banks are still being hashed out. But, if you want to know if you might qualify, we’ve got some information to get you started.
Déjà Vu all over again
Chris Farrell Feb 3, 2012
What if the U.S. economy is becoming the economic engine that keeps the global economy out of recession?
You can get your dream job in this economy
Ramit Sethi Feb 3, 2012
Many college grads feel betrayed when they can't find a job commensurate with their education. But Ramit Sethi of "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" says that it is possible to get your dream job -- if you're willing to work for it.
Week in Review: Romney's 15.9% tax rate
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 27, 2012
How can ordinary Americans can get a tax rate like Mitt Romney's?
