The City of Linton has been referred to as the ‘Magic Coal City’ or even the 'Pittsburg of the West’ because of its vast coal reserves. Coal mining in the early-1900's made this area thrive. Then, the mines went away. Yet, this small city still remains. Today, coal mining is making a resurgence again after many years without. Reinvigorating small business and personal financial education will help with its come back as the smallest, ‘big town’ in southwestern Indiana.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Counterfeit $100 Bills in Area
Counterfeit $100 bills are currently circulating in the local area. They are very good counterfeits, too, passing the pen test because the counterfeiters are taking $5 bills and making them into $100 bills. Use caution when accepting bills, watching especially for these alterations.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Math Quiz
It is said that only people with an IQ 120 and over are able to figure this out.
If:
2 + 3 = 10
7 + 2 = 63
6 + 5 = 66
8 + 4 = 96
Then:
9 + 7 = ?
If:
2 + 3 = 10
7 + 2 = 63
6 + 5 = 66
8 + 4 = 96
Then:
9 + 7 = ?
Monday, February 8, 2010
How Embarrassing!
How embarrassing would it be if a bunch of bankers were forced into a short sale of their assets themselves? hmm... that's just what recently happened...
http://www.thestreet.com/_aol/story/10676360/1/mortgage-bankers-association-forced-into-short-sale-todays-outrage.html?cm_ven=AOL&cm_cat=Free&cm_pla=Feed&cm_ite=Feed
http://www.thestreet.com/_aol/story/10676360/1/mortgage-bankers-association-forced-into-short-sale-todays-outrage.html?cm_ven=AOL&cm_cat=Free&cm_pla=Feed&cm_ite=Feed