Wading Through HMDA-Data Muck
What does the new HMDA data show about banks’ lending practices when it comes to racial, ethnic and gender differences? It’s clear what it says, but it’s not clear what it means.
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Income Tax Unthinkable, Unmentionable in Florida TALLAHASSEE - One legislative proposal would reduce Florida's rapidly rising property taxes by increasing the state sales tax. Another would have raised property taxes for homeowners to lower the bills
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Habitat for Humanity is more than home construction One myth about Habitat for Humanity is that it's all about pounding nails. Someone has to pound nails, but there are many other aspects involved.via
Congressman says Wal-Mart e-mail belies bank plans Wal-Mart Stores Inc. may be eyeing a larger role in banking than it has previously disclosed, according to lease details made public Thursday by a congressman who accused the world's
Smart ways to trim big-ticket expenses By cutting back on some monthly budget-busters, you can free up money for other uses.read more...
China Construction Bank Plans to Raise $7.68 Billion in IPO, People Say Printer-Friendly Format China Construction Bank Plans $7.68 Bln Share Sale Oct. 5 -- China Construction Bank Corp., the nation's third-largest lender, plans to raise as much as HK$59.6 billion in