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Marlese Lessing

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As seen in: Bankrate, Red Ventures, Yahoo Finance, SDxCentral, The Connecticut Mirror, The Daily Campus, New Britain Herald, Lower My Bills
Tech writer. Former @DJNF intern. @the_dailycampus and @uconn alum. Dungeons and Dragons nut. Certified nerd.

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What Is APR and How Does It Affect Mortgages? | LowerMyBills

What Is APR and How Does It Affect Mortgages? | LowerMyBills

An annual percentage rate, or APR, is charged to those who borrow money. It includes interest as well as the …

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10 Tips To Save For a House Down Payment

10 Tips To Save For a House Down Payment

When you're just starting out on your journey to homeownership, saving up for a down payment can seem like a …

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Continers on Bare Metal Make Heavy Workloads Light

Continers on Bare Metal Make Heavy Workloads Light

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New Britain Herald - ED patients can reduce waiting times with new feature offered by hospitals

New Britain Herald - ED patients can reduce waiting times with new feature offered by hospitals

By Marlese Lessing @marlese_lessing NEW BRITAIN - Patients and their families headed to the emergency room ca…

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Board of Trustees To Vote on Rec Center Fee

Board of Trustees To Vote on Rec Center Fee

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SBA loan guide: Everything you need to know about SBA loans

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By Marlese Lessing
| Yahoo Finance Verified
SBA loans have set maximum interest rates, making them a flexible and affordable business lending option. It can take 30 to 90 days for SBA loan approval and funding. Be sure to find an SBA lender with experience and volume in loan applications so you can have a smooth lending process. SBA loans can be a good way to fund working capital and other business expenses if you’ve exhausted other lending options.
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National Small Business Week Guide

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By Marlese Lessing, Rob Watts Verified
| Bankrate Verified
National Small Business Week, established by the Small Business Bureau, is a way to celebrate small business and the impact they make on the American economy. The Bankrate promise At Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. While we adhere to strict editorial integrity, this post may contain references to products from our partners. Here's an explanation for how we make money.
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Businesses Remain Optimistic In September. Here’s Why.

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By Marlese Lessing, Aylea Wilkins
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By all counts, the past month hasn’t been kind to small business owners. With the Bureau of Labor statistics reporting a nearly million-job shortfall since March, and with tariff worries sapping consumer confidence and spending, the current business landscape is looking tough.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Beat journalist for the Features section at my college newspaper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. It's a heck of a workout.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To notice what is unnoticed, to speak to those who have not been heard, and to write it all down clearly, compellingly, accurately.
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