USDA to Offer Farm Loans for Underserved and Beginning Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers. Underserved or beginning farmers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. “Farming is a capital-intensive business…

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BBB Tip: Student Loan Forgiveness Is Here. Here’s How To Avoid Scams

The Biden Administration recently announced that the federal government will cancel up to $20,000 of federal student loans per person. Millions of Americans will be recipients of the student loan debt relief; unfortunately, this creates an excellent opportunity for scammers. See our recent warning about student loan forgiveness scams. As student loan holders navigate the…

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Student Loan Forgiveness Counts As Income for Hoosiers

By Whitney Downard Thousands of Hoosier borrowers with student loan debt discharged under a presidential proposal could see their taxable income increase under Indiana law. The loan forgiveness, announced in late August by President Joe Biden, waives up to $10,000 for borrowers earning less than $125,000 or couples earning less than $250,000. Borrowers who qualified…

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Michael Troy Kirby

February 10, 1970 – September 4, 2022 Michael Troy Kirby, 52, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was born on February 10, 1970 to Mike J. and Cyndi K. (Marcum) Kirby in Noblesville, Indiana. Mr. Kirby was a 1988 graduate of Noblesville High School and worked as a chef for Meijer…

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