Marriage and Money II

A big mistake married couples often make is melding all financial identity. With a shared credit card, one spouse will simply be the “authorized user” of her spouse’s credit card. By not having credit in both couple’s names, there is no way to accrue a good credit history for the “authorized user” and you will spend much time and energy to improve your credit score. “According to Craig... [Read more]

Credit Repair Mistakes II

Earlier we discussed some common credit repair mistakes… the following are a few more: Disputing items online is also big mistake. Utilizing the credit bureau’s online credit dispute system, known as eOscar, will leave you without a paper trail or proof of the dispute. Also, there are baffling loopholes in the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) that give the credit bureaus distinct advantages... [Read more]

Know Your Rights Regarding Credit Repair

When fixing credit, it is vital to know your rights regarding credit repair. You are entitled by law to ask for an investigation of any inaccurate or incomplete information reflected in your personal credit report file. Some people choose to hire companies who provide credit repair services to investigate on their behalf. When your goal is to improve your credit score, consider the following: The... [Read more]

California passes nation’s toughest life settlement requirements

In October 2009, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that includes what many industry experts are calling the most stringent regulations on life insurance settlement terms in the nation. According to the Los Angeles Times, the law is intended to halt the practice of investors paying senior citizens to take out life insurance policies and then immediately hand them over to them.... [Read more]

SAT test preparation worth the money

As high school seniors and juniors get ready for their college entrance exams in the months ahead, many parents wonder if tutoring services are worth the big bucks. According to a new survey, SAT diagnostic test tutoring is worth every penny. Test preparation can add about 30 points on the SAT and one point on the ACT, according to a recent survey by the National Association for College Admission Counseling,... [Read more]

Governor, legislators reach deal on education funding (The Salt Lake Tribune)

Legislative leaders and Gov. Gary Herbert have agreed on some of the last lingering budget issues, agreeing Tuesday afternoon to a trim to public education that both sides are willing to accept given the difficult economic times. See the rest here: Governor, legislators reach deal on education funding (The Salt Lake Tribune)  Read More →

Australia’s international education sector under review (ABC Radio Australia)

A review of Australia’s international education sector has called for tougher national accreditation and improved protection for foreign students. Read more: Australia’s international education sector under review (ABC Radio Australia)  Read More →

Education Ministry ordered to make cuts (Newstalk ZB via Yahoo!Xtra News)

The Ministry of Education is under strict instructions to identify $25 million dollars worth of savings by 2013. Original post: Education Ministry ordered to make cuts (Newstalk ZB via Yahoo!Xtra News)  Read More →

Tolley announces Education Ministry job cuts (The New Zealand Herald)

Staff cuts can be expected from low priority areas in the Education Ministry, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced this morning. View original post here: Tolley announces Education Ministry job cuts (The New Zealand Herald)  Read More →

Education services at risk from $25m cut - principals (The New Zealand Herald)

A $25 million cut announced for the Education Ministry comes as no surprise, but it is not clear how it can be done without diminishing services, says the New Zealand Principals Federation. See the rest here: Education services at risk from $25m cut - principals (The New Zealand Herald)  Read More →

Jobs to go in Education Ministry cost-cutting drive (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)

Jobs will go at the Education Ministry as it seeks to find $25 million in savings. Read the original here: Jobs to go in Education Ministry cost-cutting drive (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)  Read More →

Education cuts would move paperwork to frontline staff - PSA (The New Zealand Herald)

The Government’s plan to cut Education Ministry backroom staff would force paperwork on to frontline workers, the Public Service Association says.The union said the ministry told its staff this morning that it would cut at least… Originally posted here:  Education cuts would move paperwork to frontline staff - PSA (The New Zealand Herald)  Read More →

Education commissioner shines a spotlight on graduation rates in Central New York and around the state (The Post-Standard)

Michelle Gabel / The Post-Standard Cazenovia graduates throw their caps in the air after ceremonies in June. The graduation rate across the state is improving too slowly and major reform is in order, state education officials said Tuesday as they released the June 2009 numbers. See the rest here: Education commissioner shines a spotlight on graduation rates in Central New York and around the state... [Read more]

Education jobs in firing line (Otago Daily Times)

The Ministry of Education is to slash jobs in a bid to cut $25 million from its budget, Education Minister Anne Tolley said this morning. The ministry was aiming for ‘less National Office bureaucracy’ and a greater focus on “frontline regional support for schools”, she said. Here is the original:  Education jobs in firing line (Otago Daily Times)  Read More →

Mayor-Elect Names Education Panel (WDSU New Orleans)

The mayor of New Orleans doesn’t have direct control over city schools, but that’s not stopping Mayor-elect Mitch Landrieu from getting involved in the issue of how to improve education in the city. Go here to read the rest:  Mayor-Elect Names Education Panel (WDSU New Orleans)  Read More →