| Students targeted by new file-sharing bill
This is a big deal, folks! A number of student bodies have already blanketed their Congressional delegations with letters and phone calls, citing their frustration with the proposed legislation. Would be great if Yalies did the same (read: it does actually make a difference... sometimes). While you are home for the holidays, thinking of ways to amuse yourself - let both your hometown's congressional delegations and New Haven's delegates know that this type of legislation is NOT the solution to the MPAA's current war on piracy. The US music/movie industry needs a facelift, regardless - putting the onus on unemployed college students is irresponsible. - DC-based alum .
Golden Opportunity For Bad Credit Borrowers
These loans are available for all purposes and the processing is quick. When one door closes, another door of opportunity opens. However, people often look so regretfully upon the closed door that they do not see the one that has opened with warm arms. Not only day to day life but also the financial behavior follows the same path. People often find their income falling short of desired expenditures. From here starts the life of dissatisfaction, discontent and displeasure. However you should remember one thing that challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never realized earlier. .
Student Loans Demystified
FINANCIAL AID is quickly becoming a synonym for student loans. These days close to half the students in four-year colleges take out loans and it's a rare student that isn't confounded by the process. This section should help to clear up some of the confusion. The three most common government-sponsored education loans are called Stafford loans, Perkins loans and Plus loans. .
Tax rebates may provide lift
Economic stimulus package seen as boost in mid-Mich.
Chris Andrews
Lansing State Journal Local restaurants, clothing stores and car dealers stand to benefit from the economic stimulus package agreed to in Washington, a local economist said Thursday. Thousands of mid-Michigan residents will get rebate checks from the government as part of a deal between President Bush and Congress designed to head off a recession. Individuals will get rebates of up to $600, couples up to $1,200. In addition, middle-income families will get $300 rebates for their children. .
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