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Nov 26 2025EDUCATION

Barberton Schools Face Big Money Trouble: What's Next?

Barberton City Schools are in a tough spot. They're looking at a huge $9. 2 million budget shortfall. This news came out during a recent meeting where teachers and the school board had a serious talk about what went wrong and how to fix it. Teachers are worried. They want to know how this happened

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

The Ticking Time Bomb: Why Social Security Needs Attention Now

Social Security is a big deal. It helps over 68 million Americans. But there's a problem. The money set aside for full benefits is running low. Experts say it will be gone by late 2032. That's just around the corner! When the money runs out, benefits will drop by 24%. For a typical couple retiring

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Nov 03 2025EDUCATION

A College's Fight for Survival: Valley Forge's Controversial Move

Valley Forge Military College is in serious trouble. Money problems and a shrinking student body have left it struggling to stay open. Now, the school's leaders are considering a risky plan to join President Trump's conservative college initiative. This initiative, called the Compact for Academic E

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Nov 01 2025EDUCATION

A Military College's Bid for Federal Funds Amid Turmoil

Valley Forge Military College is in a tough spot. They're facing money problems and big changes. Now, they're thinking about joining President Donald Trump's plan for colleges that support conservative values. This plan, called the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, offers federal

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Oct 27 2025FINANCE

Trouble in the Money World: What Happened to Tricolor and First Brands?

Recently, two big companies, Tricolor and First Brands, ran into serious trouble. Tricolor, a major used-car seller in Texas and California, suddenly went bankrupt. This wasn't just any bankruptcy. Investigators are looking into whether Tricolor tricked lenders by promising the same collateral to ma

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Oct 19 2025FINANCE

Wall Street's Wild Ride: Lessons from the 1929 Crash

The 1929 Wall Street crash was a big mess. It all started with too much easy money and people betting crazy on stocks. On Black Thursday, things went downhill fast. Panic spread, and soon, the whole world felt the pain. It wasn't just about numbers; real people lost jobs and homes. The crash wasn't

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Jul 18 2025FINANCE

Private Credit: Not as Risky as You Think

Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan, has expressed concerns about the rapid growth of private credit and its potential to trigger another financial crisis. He has compared it to the risky lending practices that led to the Global Financial Crisis. However, not everyone agrees that private credit is as

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Mar 16 2025FINANCE

Trump's Plan to Fix the Mess

The Trump administration is trying to stop a financial crisis. They think it could happen because the government has been spending too much money for a long time. The Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this on a TV show. He thinks that if they keep spending like this, it will be a big problem.

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Nov 25 2024FINANCE

Barclays' Qatar Mess: What Happens When Banks Hide Details

Back in 2008, right in the middle of a global financial crisis, British bank Barclays was facing a serious issue. They desperately needed cash to dodge a government bailout. So, they reached out to investors from different parts of the world, with Qatar being one of them. It seemed like a wise move

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Oct 28 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's $19 Billion Share Sale: A Money Move to Stay in the Game

Boeing has been dealing with a tough time for years now. Two plane crashes and a pandemic later, the company is looking to boost its finances. So, they've just announced a plan to sell some of their shares worth about $19 billion. This isn't their first big money move, as they've already raised $25

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