Finance

Sallie Mae Warns of Student Loan ‘Train Wreck’ - ABC News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sallie Mae , the largest U.S. student loan company, on Thursday affirmed its 2008 profit forecast, but warned of a “train wreck” in the $85 billion education financing market without urgent government intervention. The company …

Finding money at home - Arizona Daily Star
? The amount of equity you can tap into varies depending on your age, home value and when you actually draw out the money, according to a reverse mortgage calculator from AARP at www.rmaarp.com/. The cost can vary but is generally 5 to 8 percent of …

Five are charged in area theft ring - Times-Leader
PITTSTON ? Five people were nabbed Tuesday for their alleged involvement in a burglary ring in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Ronald J. Gieski, 22, of 1308 Spruce St., Avoca, was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and …