President Donald Trump Mobilizes Full Resources of Federal Government for Coronavirus
March 14, 2020
Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump is leveraging the full power of the Federal Government to protect the health and safety of the American people.
President Trump is exercising statutory authorities to declare a national emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The unprecedented action the President is taking invites States, territories, and tribes to access over $42 billion in existing funding to combat the coronavirus.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump
Tennessee Higher Education Commission releases statement on ITT Technical Institute Closure
September 7, 2016
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has announced it is working to assist students of ITT Technical Institute with information and resources following the school’s announcement that it is closing.
Students with questions regarding the closure can contact THEC at 615.741.5293. Additionally, THEC has posted information on its website for students at www.tn.gov/thec, along with an online form that students can complete to receive email updates.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission to work with students of ITT Technical Institute.
Frazier Allen: 20 Financial Things Couples Should Know
July 13, 2016
Clarksville, TN – More than 40% of couples recently unveiled that they don’t know how much their partner earns. And 1 in 10 couldn’t guess within a $25,000 margin of error.
These couples, who share their lives together, have no idea what their total household income is. Yet, the majority of those same couples claim they regularly have open conversations about their finances. There’s a disconnect somewhere.
The Couples Retirement Study by Fidelity Investments revealed that many couples could stand to dive a little deeper when it comes to their joint financial lives.
Having a solid understanding of your financial status is crucial to planning, budgeting and saving toward your goals.
Consumer Reports Partners with Reveal to Investigate the Nation’s $1.3 Trillion Student Debt Crisis
July 4, 2016
What Caused It The Student Debt Crisis and What People Can Do About It
Yonkers, NY – Consumer Reports has partnered with the nonprofit Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting to produce a special report examining the nation’s growing student debt crisis, in which some 42 million people owe $1.3 trillion. The report explores how the crisis occurred, and what people—including parents and students—can do about it today.
The education debt report is being released concurrently today by both institutions, with a cover story in Consumer Reports’ August issue, and online at both ConsumerReports.org/studentdebt and RevealNews.org/studentdebt
Consumer Reports survey finds 45% of people who have left college with student loan debt say college was not worth the cost; More than half reported problems making loan payments at least once.
Frazier Allen: Ten Financial Tips for First Time Job Seekers
June 14, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Timing is everything when it comes to taking the right steps toward a secure financial future. For recent grads new to the workforce, it’s not always clear what those first steps should be. Most college graduates enter the real world as financial planning rookies. This can be daunting, as your 20s are an important time to lay a foundation for financial stability.
Making smart decisions at this age can have a powerful positive impact on your fiscal future. As the next generation enters the working world, here are 10 tips to get them started on a bright financial future.
New grads entering the workplace can pave the way toward a secure financial future with these simple steps.
Beware Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
April 22, 2016
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs wants to alert consumers about student loan forgiveness scams recently reported by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Middle Tennessee.
Student Loans Continue to Delay Spending Dreams
October 16, 2015
Written by Allyssa Birth, Senior Research Analyst
The Harris Poll
New York, NY – With the election “season” well under way, education in general and student loans in particular continue to surface as major topics of discussion.
It should come as no surprise that this topic looms on the agenda for many candidates, considering a majority of Americans (60%) believe the government should regulate college programs to help make sure that graduates can get jobs and repay college loans.
Over one third of Americans (36%) say they are currently paying or have paid student debt in the past, which is on par with 2013 counts (37%).
Those with college and graduate degrees put more stock in the value of a degree
Investors looking for answers from the Fed, Government
September 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – August saw all three of the major U.S. stock market indexes fall into negative territory, as investors become more concerned about the possibility of rising rates and potential military action in Syria.
Emerging markets, particularly Brazil and India, also took a hit in August as their economies weakened and their currencies fell against the dollar.
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