Economy
February 24, 2006 -
Each year, consumers lose $25 billion due to predatory mortgages, payday loans, and other lending abuses like overdraft loans, excessive credit card debt, and tax refund loans. These nefarious banking practices strip away wealth from low-income people and communities, and transfer them to powerful finance interests.
February 24, 2006 -
The economy is doing great. That's the message the White House and business reporters have been pedaling, ever since the recession "ended" in 2002.
February 20, 2006 -
Building on the successful 2004 ballot initiative in Florida, advocates for workers are pushing to pass minimum wages increases across the country, including here in North Carolina.
February 9, 2006 -
From the Washington Post, the Virginia legislature rejected a proposed state minimum wage increase to $6.15 per hour, leaving the current federal minimum wage standard of $5.15 in place.
February 2, 2006 -
For the first time in its 131 year history, the Kentucky Derby will have corporate sponsorship. Churchill Downs has signed a five year sponsorship deal with Louisville-based Yum Brands, owners of KFC, Pizza Hut, and other fast food chains. The event will be called "The Kentucky Derby presented by Yum!
January 17, 2006 -
Posted by R. Neal New pension rules may result in reduced benefits:
January 12, 2006 -
Posted by R. Neal