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Monday, December 03, 2012  Missouri has finally paid off a $600 million bond issue approved by voters in 1982. Now, lawmakers are considering whether to ask voters to take out a new loan.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Every Veteran's United Home Loans employee that pledges 1% of their annual salary to the “Get Your Boots On” fundraiser gets a pair of military boots.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Also anwered questions about why she's not in Charlotte.

Friday, June 29, 2012  College students would escape a steep increase in interest rates on loans if the House and Senate agree Friday on a deal that would also salvage millions of construction jobs.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Political stakes rise in fight over student loans as both sides see chance to show priorities

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters

Monday, February 20, 2012  Obama pushes the question: What are students, taxpayers getting for their college dollars?

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Battle lines have been drawn over a ballot initiative to regulate the short-term loan industry.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  College prices up again as public universities pass state budget cuts on to customers

Saturday, October 08, 2011  Missouri has paid $23 million in interest to the federal government to cover loans for its unemployment benefits.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  State Treasurer Clint Zweifel stood with Columbia-based entrepreneur Brent Beshore in his headquarters in South Columbia to announce $1.5 in low-interest loans to Beshore’s Ad Ventures Company.

Friday, September 16, 2011  The Department of Higher Education says Missouri's default rate rose from 5.8 percent in 2008 to 7.6 percent in 2009.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Most households in the United States have an average of almost $16,000 in credit card debt, and consumer economists say most don't know how to turn that around.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  The Missouri House passed legislation on pay day loans on Tuesday, but was it enough?

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Overnight Sensation: Ohio homeless man with golden radio voice overwhelmed by job offers.