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9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one

9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
By Andrew Housser Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money. Saying "I'd rather not" can be hard to do, no matter how able you are to help. But handing over your hard-earned cash -- at the risk of never

9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one

9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
By Andrew Housser Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money. Saying "I'd rather not" can be hard to do, no matter how able you are to help. But handing over your hard-earned cash -- at the risk of never

9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one

9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
By Andrew Housser Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money. Saying "I'd rather not" can be hard to do, no matter how able you are to help. But handing over your hard-earned cash -- at the risk of never

9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one

9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
By Andrew Housser Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money. Saying "I'd rather not" can be hard to do, no matter how able you are to help. But handing over your hard-earned cash -- at the risk of never

US stocks rise, and investors wait for the Fed

US stocks rise, and investors wait for the Fed
By MATTHEW CRAFTAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market edged higher Wednesday after a court cleared the way for Germany to participate in a European rescue fund. Attention shifted to the Federal Reserve, which began a big two-day meeting. The highest court in Germany ruled that the

Delayed deportations approved ahead of elections

Delayed deportations approved ahead of elections
By ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Less than two months before a presidential election in which both parties are fighting for the key Hispanic vote, the Obama administration has approved the first wave of applications from young illegal immigrants hoping to avoid

Market relief at German ruling fades ahead of Fed

Market relief at German ruling fades ahead of Fed
By PAN PYLASAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - Investors breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday, sending the euro briefly above $1.29 for the first time in four months after Germany?s highest court rejected calls to block Europe?s permanent rescue fund. The decision removed some uncertainty about

First group of delayed young deportees approved

First group of delayed young deportees approved
By ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Just three weeks after the Obama administration started accepting applications from young illegal immigrants seeking to avoid deportation and get a work permit, the government already has approved some of the roughly 72,000 applications

Last days of summer push up gasoline prices

Last days of summer push up gasoline prices
By SANDY SHOREAP Business Writer The waning days of summer should mean the last increases in gasoline prices for a while. Average gasoline prices rose 1.5 cents overnight to $3.843 per gallon Tuesday, the biggest gain in two weeks. The price has risen about 50 cents since July 1. Motorists in

9/11 Responders STILL Waiting For Relief

9/11 Responders STILL Waiting For Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It's been 11 years since terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center towers, and more than a year-and-a-half since President Barack Obama signed into law a bill meant to compensate responders and survivors sickened from exposure to the hazardous debris and toxins of