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Geithner is already shaping the economy
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Virtually unknown outside financial circles, Timothy Geithner suddenly is the man at every crisis point in the economy. Full story »
Landlord must make some repairs
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
Leaky faucet? Running toilet? Don't call the plumber. Call your landlord. As a renter, by law or by lease you're entitled to certain repairs. But not all. You might have to shell out cash from your own pocket for others. Full story »
Should consumers drive the economy?
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
NEW YORK -- No pressure, but the economy's health rests on your shoulders. Full story »
Rochester peanut harvest nearly done
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
ROCHESTER -- About 7,000 acres of peanuts from area growers are being dried and shipped at the Rochester Peanut Co. Full story »
Pickens: U.S. renewable energy a must
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
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OKLAHOMA CITY -- As he prepares to address a wind-power conference in Oklahoma, billionaire energy magnate T. Boone Pickens said it shouldn't seem strange that he is interested in wind and other alternative energy sources. Full story »
Business is smoking again
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. -- Lindsay Pasley is an eager young man in what used to be an older man's game -- tobacco farming. Full story »
More call center work at home
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
An operator is standing by -- at home. Full story »
Skiers plan to slalom around new baggage fees
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
When Bill Getty helped organize a ski trip for fellow MBA students at Northwestern University, he told them to leave one thing behind -- their skis. Full story »
No post-Thanksgiving rest for turkey farmers
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
METHUEN, Mass. -- You'd think a turkey farmer would get a day off once the Thanksgiving bird reaches the table. Jim Rischer gets something far less -- at best. Full story »
Congress expecting more sacrifices from automakers
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
DETROIT -- A list of job cuts, shuttered factories, canceled bonuses and commitments to fuel-efficient cars won't be enough next week when U.S. automakers get another shot to persuade Congress to give them $25 billion in loans. Full story »
Dow doesn't flinch over bad economic data
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Bad news was no news to the battered American economy Tuesday. Full story »
Borrowers wanted: Banks have cash, few clients
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008
NEW YORK -- Billions of federal bailout dollars are flooding the financial system, credit markets are loosening and many banks say they are ready to lend. But a crucial piece needed to solve the credit crisis is still missing: borrowers. Full story »
Suddenly, cheap is in
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
Frugality is making a comeback. Full story »
GM to extend holiday shutdown, will cut production
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. will extend its holiday shutdown or make other production cuts at five factories at as it deals with a continued U.S. auto sales slump and fights to stay solvent. Full story »
Asking the right questions in job search
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
For the past two weeks, I've talked about how to overcome negatives in a weak economy. Since all employers continue to do business and hire during slow times, let's talk about getting hired and what to do next. Full story »
