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Shoppers sluggish
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Holiday season off to a modest start Full story »
BUSINESS NOTEBOOK 11.30.08
Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008
Names and faces in business news Full story »
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 »
Don't be stereotyped on the job by your age
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
After being laid off, I was placed in a federally funded grant for senior citizens. My job is called data entry, but I am being paid minimum wage to answer phones, open the restrooms for clients and work the front desk in a not-for-profit organization. I feel exploited but don't know how to handle the situation, and I cannot afford a lawyer. Can you help me? -- E-mail from Q.W. Full story »
A better way to tough it out
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
"Should I sell now, before all my money is gone?"
"If I fire my money manager, as you suggest, what do I do next?" Full story »
"If I fire my money manager, as you suggest, what do I do next?" Full story »
Resume bloopers
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
When hiring managers hear the words "cute and fluffy," they should think of the family pet, not your resume. Simply put, prospective employers have no interest in gimmicks or wordplay in a resume. They are looking for clear, straightforward and well-organized documents that succinctly summarize your top qualifications, work history and on-the-job accomplishments. Full story »
You've retired. So, now what?
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
Recent retirees and people about to wrap up their careers often find themselves asking: Now what? Fortunately, there are many options for retirees looking for their next challenge, according to the editors of Consumer Reports Money Adviser. They can continue to work, move into a new career, volunteer -- or even go back to school. 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 »
What economic crisis? Abilene restaurants doing fine despite national slowdown
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
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Walk into an Abilene restaurant and any sign of economic downturn may not be visible. 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 »
