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WASHINGTON—The Federal Trade Commission has alleged that a California-based student debt relief scheme bilked consumers out of millions of dollars using false promises that they could reduce their monthly payments, or eliminate or reduce their student loan debt.

LOMBARD, Ill.–The recent Small Business Saturday was a reminder of the huge role of the segment in the U.S. economy–5.9 million non-sole-proprietorships also are responsible for 41 cents of every dollar earned by American workers–but also a good time to recognize many small businesses lack access to credit, according to Raddon.

DALLAS–While housing sales have seen a recent  uptick in one month’s data, overall sales are declining in many markets, leading builders to offer price cuts, free upgrades and even prizes and free trips to brokers.