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Governor Christie Addresses High Student Loans [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:05 +0000

Governor Chris Christie says controlling the high costs of college needs to happen so graduates coming out with large loans can have a better chance building their future.

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A Credit Score Without Credit Cards [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:00:52 +0000

You could soon be earning a credit score, good or bad, without owning a credit card or mortgage.

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Young Adults Struggle With Credit Card Debt [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:17:25 +0000

A new study shows those in their 20's and 30's are racking up credit card debt at a higher rate than older consumers.

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Debt Is Less Of A Burden [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:07:48 +0000

According to third-quarter 2012 figures from the Federal Reserve, American consumers used less than 11 percent of their after-tax income on debt payments. The percentage has not been at a lower level since the early 1980s.

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NJ Residents Getting Buried By State Debt [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:34:00 +0000

State Budget Solutions, a non-partisan advocate for state budget reform has released a new study revealing that state government debt amounts to $13,425 for every American and $37,486 for every private sector worker in this country.

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Debt Panel's Demise: Let The Finger Pointing Begin

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:33:54 +0000

The failure of a special deficit-reduction supercommittee sets up a year-end battle between President Barack Obama and a dysfunctional Congress over renewing a payroll tax cut and jobless benefits for millions.

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