Recently the Federal Bureau of Prisons released an update of their prison population, which included breakdowns of race, sex, sentences and offenses. Currently, there are 189,984 inmates in the United States federal prison system. The breakdown of the information is at times typical and yet surprising other times. Did you know that the average age of a federal inmate is 38? Federal prisons, as you might know, are located all around the United Read the rest of this entry »
Manhattan, New York is a crowded place with tourists flowing in from all parts of the world. Most of the businessmen and college goers and other people come to Manhattan for work. There are different types of hotels located in this place. From luxurious to discounted hotels all are available in this place. Discounted hotels are the best catch if you want to spend more on your trip than staying. You can book the rooms through online channels. Y Read the rest of this entry »
In a recent radio interview, Federal Prison Consultant Michael Frantz was asked, “Why would a federal criminal defendant purchase your book, Jail Time, What you need to know…Before you go to Federal Prison and the services of your company, Jail Time Consulting?” Michael Frantz simply replied, “Can he afford not to?”
Currently, the federal government through the D Read the rest of this entry »
The Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) helps students and their families save money by bundling multiple student loans into a single student loan, locking in the new student loan at a low interest rate and offering benefits in the form of interest rate reductions. H.R. 5, a bill recently passed by the House of Representatives and now being debated in the senate, will have a negative impact on Federal Consolidation Loans if it i Read the rest of this entry »
Most people associate the term ‘investments’ with stocks and mutual funds, but Federal bond issues also constitute a major chunk of the overall investments market. The annual turnover of US Federal Bond issues is many times more than that generated by the collective stock markets. Although considered the safest investment options in the US, Federal Bonds are not free from obscurity. The following information will help you understand the basics Read the rest of this entry »