Financial

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal joined Ronpak owner Ron Sedley today to announce that Ronpak will relocate its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Louisiana and create 100 additional new jobs beyond the 175 manufacturing positions announced last year for Ronpak's new Shreveport manufacturing center

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If you’re still carrying the huge financial burden of a student loan, chances are you’re trying to decide between living in a home with running electricity and lights or something more substantial than a jar of lukewarm mayonnaise in the fridge

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The closure of the Red River Waterway is into the millions now.

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Young minds get a workout this week...to improve their money smarts. The Society of Louisiana CPAs, Louisiana Banker's Education Council and Junior Achievement of North Louisiana have partnered once again for the Annual Financial Literacy Day at Central Elementary

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Lon Morris College in Jacksonville has once again delayed pay to its employees.  Jessica Chile, Director of Admissions and Media Relations for the school, says that faculty and staff were supposed to receive their paychecks on March 30th, but the college doesn’t have the funds to issue the payments. 

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The City of Marshall is growing as a center for economic activity. As events keep popping up officials with the Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau hope to keep going.

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A record-shattering Mega Millions jackpot of $500 million is up for grabs Friday, making it the largest jackpot in North America.   The winnings tops the previous Mega Millions jackpot record of $390 million, split between two winning tickets in 2007, by a whopping $110 million

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When it comes to burger chains, McDonald’s still reigns supreme — but new data shows Wendy’s has now overtaken Burger King for the runner-up spot in the US.

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All this week I am posting Tax Tips. This fourth tip addresses those who are self employeed. Tomorrow's tip will feature the "Fresh Start Initiative". .

If you're self-employed and paying for medical, dental or long-term care insurance, the IRS wants to remind you about a special tax deduction for some insurance premiums paid for you, your spouse, and your dependents.

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