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Thursday

Education

For-Profit Colleges Under Senate Microscope

Are for-profit colleges taking low-income students to the cleaners or helping them improve their lives? That question found its way to a Senate hearing on Thursday. One whistle-blower testified that schools mislead students about job prospects.

For-Profit Colleges Under Senate Microscope

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Tuesday

Some Landlords More Lenient On Credit Histories

Some landlords have eased their credit standards to allow people with credit blemishes from foreclosures to rent apartments -- a practice that was largely taboo in the past. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Crisis In The Housing Market

Some Landlords More Lenient On Credit Histories

Two million homeowners or families have had their credit damaged since the housing crisis started. In the past, foreclosure was an insurmountable black mark. But there are signs that some landlords are willing to look past this blemish, and credit agencies are shifting the way they calculate scores.

Some Landlords More Lenient On Credit Histories

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Business

Regulators Close Banks In Florida, Washington

In the two years since Washington Mutual became the biggest bank failure in history, another 279 banks have collapsed. Just last Friday, another two went down. Failures are expected to "persist for some time," according to a report issued by Standard & Poor's.

Regulators Close Banks In Florida, Washington

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Monday

Life After Foreclosure: Coping With Bad Credit

A "bank owned" sign is posted in front  of a foreclosed home in Miami. Borrowers trying to rebuild their lives after foreclosure say there's a stigma attached to having a low credit score. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

Life After Foreclosure: Coping With Bad Credit

The number of people with damaged credit because they could not pay their home loans keeps growing.  Millions have gone through a foreclosure or a short sale, when the property is sold for less than the balance due on their mortgage. Beyond the financial impact, borrowers say they feel stigmatized by low credit scores.

Life After Foreclosure: Coping With Bad Credit

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Friday

Politics

Delay On Tax Cut Vote Creates Hiring Uncertainty

Congress has pushed back the deadline for deciding what to about the Bush-era tax cuts due to expire at the end of the year. The decision to not do anything until after the midterm elections is making it hard for some small-business owners to decide whether to hire new workers or invest.

Delay On Tax Cut Vote Creates Hiring Uncertainty

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To Deal With A Down Economy, Look For Deals

Anyone looking to tighten their budget could begin by cutting their costs at the supermarket, says Janet Bodnar of Kiplinger's Personal Finance.. William Thomas Cain/Getty Images hide caption

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To Deal With A Down Economy, Look For Deals

Most Americans increase their spending to match their paycheck. So no matter what you're earning, cutting your budget by just 5 percent can make a difference. Janet Bodnar, editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance, offers advice to help save money.

To Deal With A Down Economy, Look For Deals

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Thursday

Economy

Superrich Americans Driving Income Inequality

Forbes magazine's new list of the richest Americans makes clear that a huge amount of wealth is controlled by a small number of people. Slate's Timothy Noah says the wealthiest of the wealthy are causing the growing disparity.

Superrich Americans Driving Income Inequality

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Health Care

Health Insurance Changes Come Too Late For Some

Among the provisions of the new health law that go into effect today is a ban on the industry practice of revoking an insurance policy retroactively -- after a policyholder has racked up hefty medical bills. But consumer advocates worry the practice could continue.

Health Insurance Changes Come Too Late For Some

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Wednesday

Opinion

YR Media

Returning To Parents' Insurance Raises Other Issues

The new health insurance law allows young adults to stay on their parents' insurance policy until the age of 26. As soon as the law was signed, commentator Molly Adams called her mother and asked if she'd take her back.

Returning To Parents' Insurance Raises Other Issues

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Tuesday