How to avoid getting ripped off
Two years after coming close to losing his life savings, Mat Carron says if there is one piece of advice he has for others it’s that they should “play it safe unless you are prepared to take a risk with your money”.The 46-year-old…
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Regulators close two Northwest banks
WASHINGTON — Regulators on Friday shut banks in Florida, Georgia, Oregon and Washington, lifting to 108 the number of U.S. banks to fail this year as the industry has struggled to cope with mounting loan defaults and recession.
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Supervisors continue with budget
WAHOO – The county budget continued to be a hot topic at the Saunders County Board of Supervisors meeting on Aug. 10.
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