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Brown budget includes major infusion for education

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:35:21 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - Gov. Jerry Brown's latest budget proposes a $17 billion infusion for California's K-12 schools over the next four years, a dramatic turn-around after years of teacher layoffs and program cuts that were common during the recession.

Future heads of family farms dig into financials

Sat, 11 May 2013 18:41:22 -0400

COLUMBIA, Missouri - Jake Anderson didn't have to delve too deep into the University of Missouri's agricultural economics program before realizing he was destined to return to the 1,500-acre family farm. After all, that's been the Anderson family trade since 1891, when his great-great grandfather came to Callaway County from Sweden.

Survey: Moms lead way in discussing family finance

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:04:16 -0400

BOSTON - Who's better at getting a family to talk about money matters, mom or dad? Taking sides probably won't make for a harmonious Mother's Day celebration on Sunday.

Higher prices could fix Miss. college tuition plan

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:11:41 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - Mississippi's prepaid college tuition plan may be underfunded by more than $100 million, auditors from a private consultant told the board that oversees it Tuesday.

Colleges wait out WA Legislature for tuition plan

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:28:21 -0400

SEATTLE - Students heading off to college in Washington state next fall will have to wait awhile to find out how much tuition they'll be paying.

Prom spending is on the rise again

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:54:16 -0400

The prom is making a big comeback.