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Higher Ed Funding Process Siphons Money from UNLV

Higher Ed Funding Process Siphons Money from UNLV

Money raised by UNLV doesn't necessarily stay at the university as it comes in.

Gerry Bomotti, UNLV senior vice president for finance and business, recalls a budget meeting during the legislative session in which an elected official asked, “If fees are raised, does the university get to keep that money?” The answer given and accepted: Yes. The real answer? Not exactly.

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Help Available for People Facing Foreclosure

Help Available for People Facing Foreclosure

The City of Las Vegas hosted a workshop Friday for people looking to save their homes from foreclosure.

Homeowners could talk face-to-face with loan specialists, housing counselors and attorneys about their individual situations. There was also a workshop to discuss general topics about foreclosure. In addition, lenders were on hand to talk with homeowners about their loans. 

The event was organized by Housing for Nevada and the Alliance for Stabilizing Communities. 

Another foreclosure workshop is set for Saturday at Palace Station Hotel and Casino inside the Grand Ballroom. The event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. If you are interested in going to Saturday's event pre-register at 229-HOME, make sure to collect all important documents including:

Wells Fargo to Hold Workshop on Mortgage Loan Modification

Wells Fargo to Hold Workshop on Mortgage Loan Modification

Next week brings another round of foreclosure assistance seminars.

Wells Fargo Bank will hold its second workshop for homeowners seeking home-loan modifications, and Nevada President Kirk Clausen said the odds of getting help are good.

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IRS YouTube Channel Provides Last-Minute Tax Tips

IRS YouTube Channel Provides Last-Minute Tax Tips

With Tax Day upon us, helpful tax-related information can be found on the IRS YouTube channel. The channel, which debuted in August 2009, features numerous IRS experts answering common and not-so-common tax questions.

The IRS YouTube channel is home to hundreds of videos on subjects ranging from how to choose a tax preparer to filing your taxes for free to checking on your refund.

Videos are posted in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. To date, there have been more than 1.7 million views.

Taxpayers can even subscribe to the channel to receive notice of new video offerings. In fact, the IRS will soon be featuring summertime video tax tips.