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Know when subprime mortgages equal predatory lending Q: What is a "subprime" mortgage? A: A subprime mortgage is a mortgage offered to a borrower with a "subprime" credit score below 620. Most consumers' credit scores range from 600-700. Q: If my credit score is subprime, how will this affect my mortgage? A: Generally speaking, lower credit sco ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Be prepared for Plan A, B, C, D, E... It takes awhile to reach that point in life where we can begin to let our guard down and admit past mistakes. Some of us never get to that point. While exchanging horror stories with a friend, regarding the challenges related to rearing teenagers, we agreed we'd never want to be 16 again, even if ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
McCain is right to 'go negative' Contrary to all the flak he's taking for it, Sen. John McCain has every right to "go negative" on Sen. Barack Obama -- but he'd better firm up his positive message, too. McCain has been making a case that lower corporate taxes will create "jobs for America" and that "all ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
ON RELIGION Life doesn't offer women any pain-free choices For many mainstream ministers, it's a moment of humor and celebration, with a touch of world-weary irony. It's the rite at the end of the white wedding, long after the symbolic handoff of the blushing bride from the father to the groom, the litany of modernized vows and the lifting of the bride's ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Collier truck built in Bellevue The Collier truck pictured here was manufactured in Bellevue from October 1917 until September 1922. The company went into bankruptcy. J.C. Krebs, a pioneer in the automotive industry, had joined the firm earlier that year. He purchased the financially plagued company and continued production until ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Get up, dress up, show up "So what do we do? Anything -- something. So long as we don't just sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late." Lee Iacocca ------ Lee Iacocca, that brilliant businessman known for his ability t ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Bush's last few months President Bush now has fewer than six months to serve, and the question arises as to what he ought to do with this remaining time. There are important limitations on a president's powers in the last few months of his administration. He can continue to make appointments to various federal offices, ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
It was so hot in Northwest Ohio that farmers were feeding ice to chickens It's difficult to watch the sun rise later and set earlier these days, another indication these wonderful days of summer are coming to an end. As we all know, this summer was a mixture of weather conditions; rain early and then hot and dry. Fortunately there were only a few days when the temperatur ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
ON RELIGION Do morally corrupt movies teach valuable lessons? For many years, Marc Newman used a simple test when asking college students whether they thought some actions were always right and others were always wrong -- slavery. Then something strange happened in his philosophy of communication classes. Students began arguing that slavery might be accepta ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
The Bellevue Independent The Bellevue Gazette received a copy of The Bellevue Independent in late October 1890. The four page Saturday edition of The Bellevue Independent was dated March 29, 1862. Although it was not known exactly when the paper was established, the fledgling paper was Volume I, Number 45. O.B. Chapman, ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
PERSPECTIVE: Did AG scandal redefine impeachment? By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The articles of impeachment against then-Attorney General Marc Dann earlier this year played a pivotal role in getting the scandal-scarred Democrat to resign. They also left a legal legacy that has some Constitution watche ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
What you should know about getting help for your ADD child Q: My son has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). He is 12 and terribly disorganized. Although he's smart, his grades are terrible because he frequently misplaces his homework. Can I get the school to help him get and stay organized? A: Many children with attention deficit conditions ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY