Hispanic Elders Face Double Economic Crisis
Many Hispanic elders don’t know they’re eligible to receive Social Security even if they’re not citizens.
Financial Focus
THE VOICE OF POVERTY ATTRACTS 5,000
Action and collaboration are the words of the day, especially at a press availability featuring human and civil rights activist Martin Luther King III, Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, Ismael Ahmed, director of Michigan Department of Human Services (not shown), and other conference partners. Courtesy photo
WHEN TURNED DOWN FOR A BUSINESS LOAN, TURN TO A BUSINESS GRANT
COLUMBUS, OH — If you’ve applied for a business loan in the last six months, its a strong possibility that you were denied – even if you have good credit. This is because the current economic times have forced banks to be super cautious towards all loan applicants, even if you appear to be responsible.
October is Small Business Month
How to Successfully Navigate Your Business through an Economic Downturn
An economic downturn is a phase of the business cycle in which the economy as a whole is in decline. This phase basically marks the end of the period of growth in the business cycle. Economic downturns are characterized by decreased levels of consumer purchases (especially of durable goods) and, subsequently, reduced levels of production by businesses.
SOOH: The Symposium Was A Success!!
LANSING, MI — With a lot of pressing issues facing us in today’s world, health has always been at the top of the list, especially for African Americans and low-income people.
Left :Christine Johnson, speaker; Rina Risper, coordinator of the SOOH event; Monica Jahner from the NorthWest Initiative’s ARRO program and Jolinda Wade, speaker.
Photo by Michael Jennings
Left: Jerry Cullen, owner of Salem Medical provided foot exams for attendees. Dr. Peter B. Wollschlaeger and Dr. Maher Al-Sheikh discuss their talking points for the diabetes panel. Photo by Michael Jennings
Michigan families grapple with lower incomes, more poverty
Census release shows more are without health insurance
Michigan’s families continued to struggle with falling wages and rising poverty in 2007 as income fell sharply below the national median income and the poverty rate jumped, according to Census Bureau data released today.
Cost of Fuel is Top Economic Concern for Michigan Families
MICHIGAN — Michigan has had more than its share of economic hardships in recent years, but when Michigan voters were asked the biggest economic problem facing their family, the cost of fuel trumped everything. Gas prices have risen to $4.15 across the nation.
BBB Warns Vacationers that Travel Club Membership Doesn’t Always Pay
Before you sign on the dotted line, check it out before you check in:
Would-be travelers are spending thousands of dollars to take advantage of travel deals that didn’t exist.
One company was also ordered to pay $70,000 in restitution to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
$2 Billion Dollars of MI Taxes Spent on Corrections
Today, the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is the largest program that state government operates directly, accounting for nearly 20 percent ($2 billion) of the current discretionary General Fund budget and employing nearly one-third of the classified workforce. Corrections programs growth is a direct result of the dramatic increase in the number of inmates from 1973 to 2007, during which time the population grew 538 percent, or roughly 42,000 prisoners, to 50,000 inmates. Official MDOC projections reflect a continuation of the historical trends over the next five years as the prison population is estimated to be slightly more than 56,000 by the end of 2012.
Shopping for auto insurance
Getting the most for your money? Have you checked on your insurance rates lately? You may just have an opportunity to save money by reviewing your car insurance policy and getting new estimates.