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Sluggish sales mean less tax revenues for cities Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:52AMThey knew it would be bad, but not this bad. As the final numbers for last year’s sales tax revenues arrive, three of the county’s four biggest cities — Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Oxnard — are dialing down already pared estimates.
Hochtief Drops After Warning From Mostly Held Leighton Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:48AMHochtief Drops After Warning From Mostly Held Leighton
European Solar Stocks Lower On LDK Warning Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:48AMEuropean Solar Stocks Lower On LDK Warning
European Shares Move Higher In Early Action Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:48AMEuropean Shares Move Higher In Early Action
Ferguson will show he has staying power Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:42AMHEAD UP, face screwed as if he has just consumed the dregs of a septic tank, Barry Ferguson patrols the Rangers midfield like some footballing terrier. He yaps more, though. Alternately chiding and encouraging his team-mates, he has become the voice and the presence of the club on the field.
Five tips to make your midcareer job search a success Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:29PMWhile finding a new job in a recession is tough, midcareer job seekers have some advantages, career experts say.
Abheek Barua Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:20PMon buzz-words and catch phrases that hogged the headlines in 2008 but are now passé.
How you can keep yourself employed Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:43PMDo you think your job is safe? Think again.
(SLIDESHOW) Rep. Latham plans to keep working for area Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:48PMRepublicans can debate "What if?" all day when it comes to the last election in State House District 101. What if Sen. Barack Obama had not been running for president and swept in straight-ticket voting Democrats across the ballot?
Top tips on how to handle money in 2009 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:55AMMANILA, Philippines--The year 2008 has been a challenging year. Oil soared high triggering an increase in prices of commodities from rice and sugar to canned goods and bread.
Flowers, Soros, Michael Dell team to buy IndyMac Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:29AMWASHINGTON -- A seven-member investor group including billionaire George Soros and Dell Inc. founder Michael Dell have agreed to purchase failed lender IndyMac Bank, one of the largest casualties of the housing bust, for $13.9 billion.
A fatter wallet could be yours in 2009 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:14AMBATON ROUGE - Thousands of Louisiana taxpayers will keep more of their paycheck in the new year, thanks to the largest personal income-tax cut in state history.
Little to give but a lot of receiving to be had Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:11AMInsolvency experts are tipping 2009 to be a record year for receiverships. Deloitte recovery and forensics partner Barry Jordan told the Herald on Sunday there was "definitely a vast increase" in company receivership and liquidation numbers compared with the past two years and many more were in train this year.
Wilkerson fall hurts ailing nonprofits Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 8:24AMBOSTON - The Casa Nueva Vida homeless shelter has watched its state funding decrease in a deteriorating economy and is preparing for more cuts having used most of its reserves to serve homeless families in Jamaica Plain.
Russia slams Ukraine in gas row, Kiev warns EU of problems Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 8:08AM(PRAGUE ) - Russia stepped up its war of words with Ukraine over gas supplies Saturday, accusing it of theft, while Kiev warned that deliveries to the European Union could be seriously hit within 10 days.
Ailing nonprofits ponder loss of Wilkerson Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:51AMBOSTON -- The Casa Nueva Vida homeless shelter has watched its state funding decrease in a deteriorating economy and is preparing for more cuts after using most of its reserves to cover services to homeless families in Jamaica Plain.
M1 to get new CEO Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:04AMNeil Montefiore will step down as chief of Singapore-based mobile operator MobileOne from Feb. 1, after serving 12-year stint at the company. Compare your salary Use the IT salary benchmark wizard and know the average salary differences between different job functions. Join activeTechPros. http://www.activetechpros.com
City officials to vote Wednesday on nomination of PNC official Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:02AMErie City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to name Joe Schember its president for 2009. Schember is being nominated by Curtis Jones Jr., the current council president.
Earnings to get boost Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:44AMBATON ROUGE - Thousands of Louisiana taxpayers will keep more of their earnings in the new year. The largest personal income tax cut in state history kicked in Thursday.
Tax cuts for most depend on budget Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:15AMUnlike recent years, Canadians will have to do without the large Christmas gift of tax cuts from Ottawa as the new year begins.
Kids should learn early about working, saving Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:15AMMORRISTOWN -- When it comes to teaching kids about finance, have them get a part-time job as soon as possible, learn about the different ways to invest money and get in the habit of planning a monthly budget.
Fallen investment titan Madoff set to disclose list of personal assets Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:14AMNEW YORK - Investigators may get a clue Wednesday into how much money might be available for victims in the Bernard Madoff scandal.
Influencing India: Experts who wield enormous influence in their fields Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:13AMWielding power is relatively easy, particularly when you get it through birth or through elections, but influence is something altogether different — it can sometimes flow from power but it can just as easily be divorced from it.
Many vow to spend less Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:09AMWatson couple Jennifer and Tim Horne are optimistic about their New Year’s spending plan, which includes sticking to a budget, cutting down on unnecessary driving, avoiding frivolous purchases and using debit cards instead of credit cards.
A superstar in community involvement Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:06AM Maureen Sylvia Armstrong believes in giving back to the community where she was raised.
September Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:38PMCoos Bay finance director loses job
October Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:38PMFishermen, conservationists at odds
Treasury Maintains Leeway in Auto Aid Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:35PMThe Treasury Department has given itself wide latitude in aiding U.S. automakers under formal guidelines published yesterday for its bailout of the industry.
Report: Madoff spent nearly $1 million on politicians Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:38AMBernard Madoff, the New York financial adviser behind an alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme said to have cost the town of Fairfield $42 million in pension fund investments, spent nearly $1 million since 1991 to gain influence in Washington, according to a nonpartisan campaign finance watchdog group.
Year of pain yields lessons Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:36AMNo doubt many consumers will be happy to say farewell to 2008 with its record home foreclosures, massive job losses, and weak credit market. However, there are some valuable lessons we should take with us into the New Year if we are to weather the remainder of this turbulent economic climate.
Investors Bid Farewell To Tough 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:33AMIt was a year of disillusionment, betrayal and excruciating pain for investors.
Sign directs ire to erroneous number Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:19AMELYRIA — David Alston received calls all Monday morning from residents angry that he wasn’t doing more to save the jobs of firefighters. On Saturday, the 37-year-old’s cell phone number was placed on the marquee outside Heavy Duty Graphics on Cedar Street for people to call if they were upset about possible layoffs to [...]
Surviving retirement Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:57AMCHICAGO - Exercise more, stop smoking, lose weight - all are excellent ideas for 2009 for those who need to prod themselves in those areas.
Agents loook for jobs as banks cut back on retail loans Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:51AMAt the start of 2008, Manoj Singh headed Tranzact Consolidated India, among the largest direct sales agents (DSA) in Mumbai with about 200 employees. Today, the 37-year-old is looking at other career options.
Van Rompuy Named Belgian Leader to Face Bank Crisis (Update1) Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:48AMDec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Herman Van Rompuy , head of the lower house of Belgium’s parliament, was named to lead a reshuffled Cabinet that will tackle a banking crisis, a looming recession and doubts about whether the 177-year-old kingdom will remain intact.
Examining the neighborhoods Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:37AMA summary of some of the top stories from the surrounding neighborhoods.
PNB to set up banking arm in Bhutan Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:31AMPunjab National Bank (PNB) has been accorded in-principle approval for setting up Druk PNB Bank Ltd by the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan. Druk PNB Bank Ltd is a joint venture bank between PNB and Bhutanese Promoters.
Wall Street faces long, painful recovery Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:24AMAfter a year of devastating losses, the stock market has the makings of a recovery in 2009: Nearly $9 trillion in cash on the sidelines, waiting to be invested.
The primary factors driving industrial growth are investment and foreign trade growth, not growth in capital issues, ... Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:04PMThe negative growth in industry in the month of October has caused umbrage as this is the first time in over a decade that we have actually witnessed a decline in industrial growth. Add to this the decline in exports and the picture is quite disheartening.
Play safe Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:01PMAs uncertainties prevail and a revival expected only post second quarter of 2009, it will pay to focus on large cap companies with a proven track record, high earnings visibility and low leverage.
Selling agents look for jobs as banks cut back on retail loans Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:56PMAt the start of 2008, Manoj Singh headed Tranzact Consolidated India, among the largest direct sales agents (DSA) in Mumbai with about 200 employees. Today, the 37-year-old is looking at other career options.
Limits on Executive Pay May Prove Toothless Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:45PMCongress wanted to guarantee that the $700 billion financial bailout would limit the eye-popping pay of Wall Street executives, so lawmakers included a mechanism for reviewing executive compensation and penalizing firms that break the rules.
U.S. Sees China Intent On Yuan Gaining Value Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:40PMBEIJING, Dec. 5 -- Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. said Friday that China remains committed to market reforms and to allowing its currency, the yuan, to appreciate in value even though it fell steeply this week.
Smart decisions that can help you say good riddance to debt Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 3:23AM
Dollar slips vs yen in Christmas trade Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 3:10AMTOKYO -- The dollar slipped against the yen in Asian trade on Thursday after more bleak data on the US economy, but movement was limited as many dealers stayed on the sidelines on the Christmas holiday.
Board approves personal finance pilot program Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 2:23AM As the global economy struggles to right itself, Pine-Richland High School is launching a new online course that will help students balance their own budgets. read more »
District appoints right-to-know officer Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 2:22AMSouderton Area School District will be ready to meet new state laws going into effect Jan. 1 for public access to district records.
Minimum wage hike Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 1:32PMWINNIPEG — Manitoba’s minimum wage will jump to $9 an hour by next October. The NDP government announced Tuesday the hourly minimum will increase to $8.75 from the current $8.50 on May 1, followed by another 25-cent raise on Oct. 1.
Florida consumer confidence rises again Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 1:17PMConsumer confidence among Floridians rose five points to 67 in December, reflecting optimism about new presidential leadership in January despite unprecedented pessimism about personal finances, a new University of Florida survey found.
Free or nearly free traditions Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 1:07PMNew traditions can fill gift opening voids