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News, Furloughed Worker Speaks Out
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Furloughed Worker Speaks Out

When Congress battles, workers are caught in the crossfire.
10/16/2013
Higher Interest Rates for All - There has been a lot of talk and back and forth between lawmakers about the potentially catastrophic consequences if the nation’s debt limit isn’t raised and the U.S. defaults on its debts. But individual Americans also would be impacted in ways they can ill afford. Here are some of the ways their lives would likely be impacted.People who apply for or are currently paying off home and auto loans and credit cards will be hit with higher interest rates. And because those rates are expected to rise significantly, African-Americans will have even less access to loans than they do now.(Photo: REUTERS/Stelios Varias)

American Money: Alternative Ways to Build Credit

Can you build credit without a credit card?
09/23/2013

Obama Marks the Fifth Anniversary of the Financial Crisis With Directive to Congress

President urges Congress to keep the economy moving forward.
09/16/2013
News: Congressional Confidential: Rep. Andre Carson
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Congressional Confidential: Rep. Andre Carson

Carson's personal journey is revealed.
09/06/2013
Black Unemployment Rate Jumps to 13.5 Percent in May

Black Unemployment Ticked Up to 13 Percent in August

The overall unemployment rate dipped to 7.3 percent.
09/06/2013
What to Know Before Closing Accounts

American Money: Choosing a Reputable Credit Counselor

The wrong financial adviser can leave you even worse off.
08/28/2013
Affirmative action demonstration

Generation X Tells Y It's Time to Step Up

Activists urge young adults to join civil rights movement.
08/23/2013

Living the Dream: Rep. Terri Sewell

Sewell on growing up in the shadow of civil rights movement.
08/20/2013
Martin Luther King Jr.

Commentary: Making History... Again

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
08/08/2013
News, President's Weekly Address: Helping the Middle Class
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President's Weekly Address: Helping the Middle Class

Obama discusses plan to support middle class.
08/05/2013
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BET Wire: Oprah Gives Cory Booker the Thumbs Up

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