Debt Market

Kirk-Habicht Co. in Essex doesn't do much business in Europe, but problems on the continent are buffeting the manufacturer all the same. Its employees rely on a heavy wire to make springs tough enough for trucks, and the only plant they know of that...

The superintendent of Anne Arundel County's public schools has proposed a nearly $1 billion operating budget for the 2013 fiscal year, about $50 million more than the system was allotted this year. "We have been good fiscal stewards of the money...

The holidays can be a stressful and expensive time with traveling, throwing parties, buying gifts and other expenses adding up. Sliding into debt is all too easy with the temptation of sales and the lure of credit. Proper planning can keep consumers from...

Standard & Poor's: The Standard & Poor's said it could downgrade long-term credit ratings for nations in the eurozone....

Tinley Park residents can expect to see an increase of $54 to $114 on their village property tax bills next year following the Village Board’s …...

As the first former U.S. senator to be subpoenaed by Congress in more than a century, Jon Corzine testified Thursday about the “last chaotic days” of MF Global, the trading firm that declared bankruptcy under his watch. Corzine said he......

The Valley View School District board has approved a 4.7 percent increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent Gary Grizaffi said operating costs and …...

As thousands of protestors took to the streets and violence ripped through central Athens, Greece’s parliament on Sunday approved yet another round of punishing public spending cuts to secure international rescue funds and ease fears of a calamitous...

A reader commenting on Rep. Chris Van Hollen's op-ed "Medicaid cuts would hurt us all" (July 25) bemoans his lack of commitment to seriously reduce the national debt. But his priorities and solution are questionable. We have a crisis, but it's one of...

Here's what we have our eye on today: Chrysler's new Diversified Certified program will allow Chrysler dealerships ??? which include Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Fiat showrooms ??? to sell certified pre-owned vehicles from non-Chrysler brands,...

The area of Imperial County/Imperial Irrigation District has a population of about 181,000 people (round figure). The IID has a long-term debt and liability of about $2.5 billion. There is also an assumed concept that the water managed by the district...