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 New Florida law speeds up foreclosure process

June 9, 2013 

New Florida law speeds up foreclosure process

In the week before Florida Gov. Rick Scott's deadline to sign a bill that would speed up the state's residential mortgage foreclosure process, bank employees flooded his inbox with a form letter urging his approval.

 Ohio Governor trying again on fracking tax

June 9, 2013 

Ohio Governor trying again on fracking tax

Ohio Governor John Kasich is trying to revive a twice-killed new severance tax on shale drilling by offering to send some of the proceeds back to 33 counties in Ohio's Appalachian region.

 HR pros believe new college grads are lazy and disloyal

June 6, 2013 

HR pros believe new college grads are lazy and disloyal

Young professionals often face challenges when seeking a job, and their age can be one of the first negative impressions. According to a recent survey conducted by online career network Beyond.com, there's a vast difference in how job seekers view themselves, compared to how they're seen from the perspective of an HR professional.

 Mortgage rates rise; 15-year fixed rate above 3 percent

June 6, 2013 

Mortgage rates rise; 15-year fixed rate above 3 percent

Fixed mortgage rates shot higher for the fifth consecutive week, Freddie Mac said, with the typical 15-year home loan topping 3% for the first time in a year and the 30-year rate rising to an average of 3.91% from 3.81% a week ago.