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Crisis rippling into economy
New York - Brace yourself. The credit squeeze that almost every financial expert has warned about is here.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Financial Rescue 2008 U.S. Recession
2008-10-03
Campaigns differ on how to help with college costs
The price of college continues to surge, and financial aid isn't keeping up. The Wall Street meltdown has hammered the stock market and college savings. And a college degree is ever more essential for finding a good job.
Nations:U.S. People:Edward Kennedy Barack Obama John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-10-01
Tightening of credit strikes nerve among consumers
When Deb Freitag applied for a credit card so she could replace her roof, her leaky refrigerator and her old dishwasher, she was offered a $1,000 line of credit, not the $5,000 she needed.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007 Global Credit Crunch Source:(AP)
2008-09-26
Federal Reserve reports tighter bank lending standards
The Federal Reserve reported Monday that more banks are tightening lending standards on home mortgages, other types of consumer loans and business loans in response to a spreading credit crisis.
People:John Kerry Activities:2007 Global Credit Crunch
2008-05-05
U.S. moving ahead on urgent student loan programs
The Bush administration said on Monday it will be ready to accept requests for emergency student loans from state guaranty agencies by June 1 under a program to stabilize the $85 billion student loan industry.
Activities:2007 Global Credit Crunch Bush Admin.
2008-05-05
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