Illinois lawmakers approve largest tax increase in state history

The Illinois tax increase is a 66 percent hike in the state income tax until 2015; this was enacted to reduce a $15 billion budget deficit.
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Irish vote on tough austerity measures to trim budget

The Republic of Ireland is being watched closely, as the Irish parliament will be voting on a series of very extensive austerity measures...
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Large national debt means austerity measures were coming

The White House debt commission panel has a series of recommendations for austerity measures. Current debt levels meant they were coming.
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How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

“Agnostic” definition of Obama’s deficit stance

President Obama commits to remain "agnostic" (by definition, uncertain) when it comes to what to do with the tremendous federal deficit.

Emergency money not easily found with deficit trouble

The US and its citizens are looking for emergency money, but with the huge deficit to overcome, it may not come easily.

Record-High Deficit Makes Americans Use Short Term Loans

As the deficit reaches record highs, Americans are looking to short term loans and cutbacks...
Record-High Deficit Makes Americans Use Short Term Loans