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Look Who Got Arrested in Urbandale Last Weekend
Patch.com
Wednesday, May 16: Shannel Bumpus, 42, of Des Moines, was charged with second-degree theft. Thursday, May 17: Lucas A. Jackson, 20, of Urbandale, was charged with possession of drug paraphrenalia. Vernon J. Schuessler, 55, of Elkhart, was charged May ...

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New Jersey Identity Theft Brings Credit Card Skimming to Light
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By Stacey Bumpus A thief known for credit card skimming New Jersey restaurant patrons' cards has pleaded guilty to his role in a credit card fraud ring. With skimming threatening identity theft, credit issues and more, it's a good idea for cardholders ...


 
Groupon Customers to Receive Share of $8.5 Million in Lawsuit
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By Stacey Bumpus Groupon customers may be able to receive a share of an $8.5 million settlement resulting from a class-action lawsuit involving expiration dates on the company's daily deals. Though the details of the settlement are still being worked ...

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Kiledal, Bumpus honored at Eagle Court of Honor
The Hillsdale Daily News
Ken Kurtz was assisted by Steve Vear in making the Presentation of Commendation during the Eagle Scout ceremony Sunday for Anders Kiledal and John Bumpus. By Nancy Hastings, Staff Writer Making a difference in the world is what two local Boy Scouts ...


 
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The Financial Crisis Was Caused by You, Not Big Banks
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By Stacey Bumpus The financial crisis of 2008 is one of the most memorable economic episodes in United States history. The aftermath was nothing short of devastating for hard-working Americans who lost their jobs and homes after some of the world's top ...


 
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Bank of America Unethically Sells Mortgage Securities — Again
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By Stacey Bumpus The latest Bank of America lawsuit against BofA and several other major banks was filed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) over soured mortgage securities purchased by failed lenders that the FDIC seized in 2009.

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Will Federal Tax Increases Push the Economy Off the Fiscal Cliff?
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By Stacey Bumpus As mid-year approaches, federal tax increases and spending cuts that will take effect January 1, 2013 are a growing concern for the US government. Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, specifically made mention of the fiscal cliff ...

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