Economy
January 31, 2008 -
According to a new report by the National Bankruptcy Research Center, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama have the top three highest bankruptcy rates in the nation. Arkansas, Mississippi, and Kentucky round out the top ten.
November 29, 2007 -
Citing concerns about investments in sub-prime mortgage backed securities, Florida local governments have withdrawn billions of dollars from a State of Florida investment fund, including withdrawals of $3.5 billion in one day. The run on the State Board of Administration operated Local Government Investment Pool has resulted in a freeze on withdrawals from the fund.
November 19, 2007 -
There are many, but USA Today points to one particularly relevant to workers in search of a holiday this week:
October 4, 2007 -
We've reported before about how the national housing crisis uniquely impacts the South. New evidence comes from the housing numbers released last week by the Census Bureau.
October 2, 2007 -
This year, the U.S.
September 24, 2007 -
It's no secret that young people are drowning in debt. Two-thirds of 20-somethings are in hock, usually a mix of college loans and credit card debt.
September 10, 2007 -
The Progressive States Network's latest Stateside Dispatch examines the concept of "utility decoupling" -- that is, giving utilities incentives to promote energy efficiency by separating their ability to make a profit from the amount of electricity they sell.