Mary Tomkins is a freelance writer located in Spartanburg, SC, with emphasis on economic news and research on the financial industry.
The $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009, signed into law last week by President Obama, provided $13.61 billion for projects and programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD… HUD Sends 75% of Stimulus Money to State and Local Agencies
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 – A breakdown of the stimulus package spending The $787 billion stimulus package signed into law by President Obama last week: Tax relief: $288 billion total, including $15 billion… A Breakdown of Stimulus Spending
In his weekly address this morning, President Obama said that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will start to impact families “as soon as a few weeks from now” through the quickest and broadest tax… Obama: Tax Cuts and the Federal Deficit
The continuing slide on Wall Street reflects growing concerns that Obama’s $787 billion stimulus package, a $75 billion foreclosure prevention plan, and up to $2 trillion to stabilizing banks and to support lending just won’t… Stock Market Closes Down For the Week on Friday
As students and their families search for ways to pay for the ever-increasing cost of college, they’ll find that there are plenty of legitimate sources of funding to help them pay for education costs. And… The Student’s Guide to Recognizing Scholarship Scams
Beat the Winter Blues, Forget the Financial Troubles (at least for a day), and Go Have Some Fun It’s that time of year where every one gets a little anxious for winter to be over.… Beat the Winter Blues Without Spending a Lot of Money
President Obama has said that it will take a three-legged stool to fix the nation’s economic troubles. Last week, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner unveiled the Financial Stability Plan – a measure to prop up the… Obama Announces Plan to Recover from Housing Crisis
The Securities and Exchange Commission reported Tuesday that it has charged Robert Allen Stanford from Texas and three of his companies for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme centering on an $8 billion CD program. The affiliate… Stanford Financial Charged with $8 Billion Fraud
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 was passed by the House and Senate last Friday and President Obama will sign the legislation into law on Tuesday in Denver, Colorado. Governor Ritter said, “The decision… Obama Will Sign Stimulus Package into Law on Tuesday
Just like many other holidays, Valentine’s Day can be a source of stress for people who want to find the perfect way to show their loved one how much they really care. And it can… Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank