When facing the stress of unaffordable mortgage payments, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not the assistance you receive is in your best interest. Unfortunately, a growing trend of mortgage…
The White House Office of the Press Secretary ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FACT SHEET: THE PRESIDENT’S FRAMEWORK FOR SHARED PROSPERITY AND SHARED FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY The President believes that we need a comprehensive, pro-growth economic strategy that invests…
Don’t include retirement assets on FAFSA. FAFSA doesn’t care how much you have in your IRA, 401(k) or other qualified retirement account. However, FAFSA does ask about taxable accounts and college savings plans. 1. Don’t…
Editor’s note: One of the success stories to emerge from the 9.0 quake in Japan is how well its pioneering and advanced Early Earthquake Warning system performed. Researchers in California have been working on a…
The destination for this year’s Indonesia Media Spring Break Tour of 2011 was to the country of Turkey. I must admit that when I first heard of the tour’s destination, it seemed a bit daunting…
These lucky corporate chiefs took home the most pay in 2010. Some saw their compensation more than double – even triple! – from a year earlier. 1. Philippe P. Dauman: $84.5 million Company: Viacom…
When facing the stress of unaffordable mortgage payments, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not the assistance you receive is in your best interest. Unfortunately, a growing trend of mortgage…
Lists of best places to retire are a popular mainstay of personal finance journalism. Here at Forbes we’ve published our share, producing rosters focusing on favored locations for retirees seeking an active lifestyle, a foreign…
Investors from five countries have shown interest in the natural gas resource of South Sumatra. The province reportedly has the potential to generate up to 1,911 mega watts of electricity from six different areas containing…
“Strategic Default” is never strategic! A recent study, Chicago Booth/Kellogg School Financial Trust Index, estimates that 36% of Americans think walking away is a viable option when they owe more on their home than what…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2011 Readout of the President’s call with Japanese Prime Minister Kan President Obama spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan this…
Throughout the last few decades, Indonesians have steadily migrated to America, creating a community over 100,000 strong. Consequently, the Indonesian American community has developed its own unique market consisting of industries such as professional services,…
President Barack Obama’s Democrats on Monday moved beyond their earlier proposals to cut U.S. spending in an attempt to revive stalled budget talks that would avert a government shutdown. The latest White House plan would…
DHARAMSHALA, INDIA–In the 17th century, the Fifth Dalai Lama assumed both religious and political authority. This year, the 14th Dalai Lama voluntarily relinquished it. Tibetans praise him for his humility, but they also have trepidations…
Nurses and doctors, unable to save the bedridden in a hospital, struggle with survivor’s guilt.
London, England — Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton’s wedding may be full of all the pomp and ceremony of a traditional British state occasion, but when it comes to their wedding cake they’ve taken…
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