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More Research Needed to Determine Costs and Benefits of Payday Loans, Report Finds
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) today released a report on the consumer and social impact of payday loans, underscoring the need for additional research to inform policymakers a continue reading »
SBA Seeks Applications from Investment Fund Managers For Its New Early Stage Capital Program
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Small Business Administration is inviting experienced early stage investment fund managers to apply for licensing as Early Stage Innovation Funds as part of SBA’s Small Business Investment Company capital investment program. continue reading »
Last-Minute Tax Return Filers: Avoid Common Errors
April 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to review their tax returns for common errors that could delay the processing of their returns. Here are some ways to avoid common mistakes. continue reading »
Treasury Announces $154M Increase in Small Business Lending in Illinois Banks
April 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a report showing that Illinois banks have increased their small business lending by $154.3 million since receiving capital through Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF). continue reading »
Latinos and African Americans Dipping into their 401(k) More than Others to Survive
April 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
According to a report by USA Today, Money, Latinos and African Americans dipped into their 401(k) retirement accounts at a higher rate than other demographic. continue reading »
IRS YouTube Videos Offer Last-Minute Help for Taxpayers
April 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that IRS YouTube videos can help them with their taxes before the April 17, 2012, deadline. The IRS channels offer information on a variety of the most frequently asked taxpayer questions at this time of year. continue reading »
OMG! 20-Somethings Stressed by $45,000 in Average Debt
March 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Combine Tech Tools, 'Safety Net' and Time to Increase Savings to Recover, PNC Advises. Twenty-somethings' mounting debt is taking its toll, as 60 percent of the generation who grew up a continue reading »
IRS Has $1 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2008 Income Tax Return
February 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Refunds totaling more than $1 billion may be waiting for one million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2008, the Internal Revenue Service ann continue reading »
Six Questions to Ask When Shopping for Homeowners Insurance
February 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Know What You Need Coverage for Before Buying or Renewing a Policy. Being an informed consumer means not only reading your homeowners insurance policy closely but also continue reading »
What’s Your FICO Score? Now You Can Find Out on MyFICO.com
January 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
FICO has announced the launch of MyFICO.com en Español. For the first time ever, the more than 34 million native Spanish-speakers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico can now access personal credit reports, credit report analysis, their FICO Score and FICO Score analysis in Spanish. continue reading »
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE: 7 Money-Saving Year-End Tax Tips
December 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Although tax season is still a few weeks away, now is the time to take advantage of a basket of tax opportunities that can help your small business reduce its tax liability and save money come April 2012. continue reading »
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE: SBA Kicks Off Young Entrepreneur Series
November 4, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Five-city tour offers young people advice and tools to start and grow businesses. The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the launch of the Young Entrepreneur Series (YES) continue reading »
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE: SBA’s Growth Capital Program Sets New Records
October 21, 2011 | by U.S. Small Business Administration
$2.59 Billion in Financing for Small Businesses in FY11. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program provided a record $2.59 billion in fiscal year 2011 to small businesses, a 63 percent increase over last year’s $1.59 billion. continue reading »
Puerto Rican Oscar Quiles Named Minority Small Business Person of the Year
October 6, 2011 | by U.S. Small Business Administration
Oscar Quiles, president of Pentaq Manufacturing Corp., of Sabana Grande, PR, was named the National Minority Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration durin continue reading »
SMALL BUSINESS: Faster Payments to Our Nation’s Small Businesses
September 20, 2011 | by U.S. Small Business Administration
President Obama announced a new initiative called Quick Pay that will cut the time it takes for Federal agencies to pay small businesses for contracted services. Now small businesses like yours can get paid faste continue reading »
