Archive for May, 2009
HUD makes $117 million available to clean up dangerous lead in housing
HUD makes $117 million available to clean up dangerous lead in housing
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced that more than $117 million is available to eliminate dangerous lead-based paint hazards from lower income homes and protect young children from lead poisoning. The grants are being offered to States and local governments through HUD’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control and Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Programs.
Source: http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr09-066.cfm
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Top 5 renovations to sell that house
Top 5 renovations to sell that house
With thousands of homes sitting on the market unsold, it’s critical to understand which improvements really will help get that house sold.
7 steps to security after a job loss
7 steps to security after a job loss
Take steps to ensure your financial survival during the tumultuous period following a job loss.
An upside to Chrysler's plight
An upside to Chrysler’s plight
The government is guaranteeing warranties while incentives lock in a killer car deal for buyers.
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Pay federal tax on car's sale?
Pay federal tax on car’s sale?
If you make less from a car’s sale than the original price, you aren’t required to pay income tax.
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Mortgage rescue: Still more hurdles
Mortgage rescue: Still more hurdles
Loan servicers are overwhelmed by the flood of applications. Mortgage investors are angry about a congressional bill prohibiting them from suing servicers that modify loans. Foreclosures are rising as unemployment soars.
Obama's top 10 stocks
Obama’s top 10 stocks
When it comes to policy, President Obama is moving like lightning. But when it comes to his investments, he’s playing it cool.
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Vice President Biden announces nearly $100 million in Recovery Act funds to clean up dangerous lead in housing
Vice President Biden announces nearly $100 million in Recovery Act funds to clean up dangerous lead in housing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced that HUD is making nearly than $100 million in Recovery Act funding available to help eliminate dangerous lead-based paint and other health and safety hazards from low-income homes. These grants will help 53 local programs in 20 states and the District of Columbia to protect young children from lead poisoning and create ‘green collar jobs. To view a summary of local programs funded through the Recovery Act, visit HUD’s website.
Source: http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr09-062.cfm
The financial meltdown's unhappy anniversary
The financial meltdown’s unhappy anniversary
We’re about to mark the second anniversary of the financial meltdown. But don’t expect to see any clinking of champagne glasses, because except for a handful of prescient (or lucky) speculators, it’s been a ghastly two years. The nightmare started June 12, 2007, when news broke that two Bear Stearns hedge funds speculating in mortgage-backed securities were melting down. That was the precursor to the panics and collapses that have led to a worldwide recession and the fall of mighty institutions like Bear, AIG, Lehman Brothers, and Royal Bank of Scotland.
Fewer flyers – but fuller planes
Fewer flyers – but fuller planes
The skies will be considerably less crowded this summer, with the Air Transport Association projecting a 7% decline in air travel compared to last year.
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