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Gas prices on the rise in Philadelphia
Gasoline prices have remained steady for the nation, but not for Philadelphians. As of this morning, the average price for a gallon of gasoline in Philadelphia is $2.73. Gas in New Jersey remains near $2.53, and the nation is looking at an average of $2.69 a gallon.
However, this time a year ago gas in Philly [...]
City of Philadelphia plans to cut funding to PCDC
For over three decades, the Philadelphia Commercial Development Corp. has provided financial support to local minority businesses and start up companies. To date, much of the PCDC’s funds are received from state and federal grants provided by the city of Philadelphia.
In early July, the city plans to cease its funding of PCDC, and to redirect those funds, in [...]
Record High Unemployment Numbers
Unemployment rates continue to rise. An estimated 2.6 million jobs were lost in 2008, the most since 1945. A shocking 11.1 million people were unemployed as of December 2008.
In December, the unemployment rate was reported to be as high as 7.2 percent, which is up from 6.8 in November.
Employers are not [...]
Can I Discharge Consolidated Debts?
Yes. If you are making payments to creditors under a debt consolidation plan, you still owe the debt until you have paid it in full. Thus, you can include your consolidated debts in your bankruptcy, and they will be discharged, assuming they are dischargeable on all levels.
Is it the end of the housing crisis?
The National Association of Realtors released a report on June 9th, 2008 stating that pending home sales in April 2008 increased nationwide by 6.3 percent from March 2008, defying the prediction that the index would remain steady. This is the biggest one-month gain since 2002, interrupting a 5-month streak of declines. The National Association of [...]
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