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Exodus from South Florida increasing Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:10AMLike sunshine, ocean breezes and the Goodyear blimp, a steadily rising population has long been one of the dependable features of South Florida life.
Business notes Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:56AMAs a way of recognizing the efforts of young people who volunteer in their communities, Senior Helpers will award two college scholarships to high school seniors who visit, volunteer or work with older adults.
Financial makeover: Giving up a good-paying job to do something good Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:30AMMargaret Quan of Seattle has given up a good-paying job to seek a new career as a humanitarian worker or volunteer. A financial planner helped Quan come up with a way to make that work.
Retirees need to take hard look at investment strategy Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:08AMA board on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange floor shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 800 points. (Richard Drew/AP) A great earthquake has rumbled through the financial markets, and no one knows for certain when the aftershocks will subside.
Rental property creates second income Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:07AMSome retirees have found the perfect second career: landlord. At a time when stock investments are uncertain and many homes are not selling, some retirees and near-retirees are keeping their money in rental property and banking on a steady second income.
That dreaded ‘M’ word Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:06PMTired of being asked ‘When are you getting married?’, our writer ponders over how to reply without coming across as being rude.
2008: The year of falling revenues Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:20AMThe economic prosperity largely brought on by years of increasing numbers of homes being built in Los Baños has stopped.
2008: The year in review part II Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:02AMA look back at the year that was.
Trumbull planner now makes retirement plans Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:11PMWARREN - In his North Park Avenue office, Alan Knapp gestured with his hand to bookshelves containing volumes of plans to develop Trumbull County.
Good time to rebuild retirement savings Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:21AMThe bear market and the economic slump have caused most 401(k) retirement savings to have a major meltdown this year.
Taking stock in the new year Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:05AMEven Nostradamus can’t predict what the stock market will be like in 2009. Last year was one of Wall Street’s worst years on record, with losses not seen since the 1930s.
Vancouver firefighters stick together in approving pay freeze Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:58PMThe move is expected to save $700,000 this year as the city projects a budget deficit for 2009-10
Controlling spending key to financial fitness in 2009 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:31PMNORMAL -- Holiday spending may be over, but the recession isn’t. And that recession is expected to last through fall 2009, said Gary Koppenhaver, chairman of the finance, insurance and law department at Illinois State University in Normal.
Local activists call for reform of Veterans Affairs Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:03PM
Financial turmoil has silver lining Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:57AMThere are many good things that can come out of a recession, especially one largely brought on by greed, corruption and corporate mismanagement. An economic downturn can result in tougher consumer protections. And Lord knows, we need to protect consumers.
Looking back at 2008: The year in Porter County Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:25AMPORTER COUNTY | This past year was a deadly one in Porter County, as six people fell victims to homicides -- double the number of an average year.
Nine financial resolutions for 2009 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:20PMExercise more, stop smoking, lose weight — all are excellent ideas for 2009 for those who need to prod themselves in those areas. But how about aiming to trim your spending by 15 percent?
9 retirement resolutions for 2009 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:34PMExercise more, stop smoking, lose weight - all are excellent ideas for 2009 for those who need to prod themselves in those areas.
9 retirement resolutions for 2009 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:34PMLarry Reno, 62, and wife Cindy Reno, 58, stand in front of their RV at their home, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, in Fayetteville, Ga. Though the couple has made some very minor cuts in spending habits Larry says trips in the RV will not be one of them.
Being a landlord could affect retirement Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 10:20AMQ. I am planning to retire soon. I run a small neighborhood restaurant and I own the building we are in. I want to sell the business but keep the property. Would I be better off selling the property or being the landlord?
Retirement Advice for All Ages Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 10:18AMDr. Don shares invaluable retirement advice for people of all ages, from young folks early in their careers to those who have clocked out for the last time.
In public sector, jobs keep growing Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:50PM(By Jefferson George, jgeorge@charlotteobserver.com) Each day seems to bring news of more layoffs. Each week brings reports of higher unemployment. In this brutal job market, though, one sector remains resilient: government. While North Carolina saw job losses in many industries this year, government employment grew and should increase slightly again next year, according to a recent UNC ...
City seeks new manager Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 3:42PMHalf Moon Bay leaders are scrambling to find a new city manager to tackle the community’s Herculean challenges after the city’s top executive announced her resignation last week after two years on the job.
PCC, law firm ready to open downtown Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 10:17AMThe Old City Hall, which has been purchased by Polk Community College and renamed is working on a few cosmetics improvements and will soon be opened for classes with the Dedication date set for January 30.
Disabled workers face painful benefits gap Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:24AMAbout 1.8 million disabled workers are languishing in Medicare limbo because of a 1972 law creating a waiting period to discourage people from gaming the system.
Too sick to work? Need health care? Take a number Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 11:12AMToo sick to work? Need health care? Take a number
Fidelity Unveils Retirement Resolutions for All Ages to Help Investors Stay on Track in 2009 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 8:11AM BOSTON----After a year of significant volatility and financial uncertainty for investors, Fidelity is outlining several age-based retirement resolutions for Americans to consider to kick-off the New Year with more confidence.
Year-end tax tips for 2008 Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:28AMIn a year like this, taxpayers should take particular care in filing their returns for tax year 2008.
Year end tax tips for 2008 Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:27AMIn a year like this, taxpayers should take particular care in filing their returns for tax year 2008.
Experts advise trading toys for tuition Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:53AMStill looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for the kids?
Bonus Cash May Benefit Homeowners by Making December 13th Month Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 3:34AMDec. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Mortgage holders with cash from a bonus have a few days left to decide whether to make December the 13th month of the year.
Continuing-care communities let residents age in stages Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:58AMRoz and Zell McGee would love to grow old in Utah but they also want to live in a continuing-care retirement community, the kind of bucolic but invigorating campus that would let them age in stages. Earlier this decade, when they were still in their early 60s, they put in applications for two CCRCs on the East Coast.
Gray Area: Continuing-care communities let residents age in stages Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:51AMRoz and Zell McGee would love to grow old in Utah but they also want to live in a continuing-care retirement community, the kind of bucolic but invigorating campus that would let them age in stages. Earlier this decade, when they were still in their early 60s, they put in applications for two CCRCs on the East Coast.
Madoff’s Accountant ‘Was Taken’ Like Other Investors, Man Says Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 9:47AMDec. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Neil Friedman, a retired life insurance salesman who followed the advice of an old friend, lost $4.5 million with Bernard Madoff after having decided 30 years ago to trust his money to the alleged swindler.
Be aware of tax management opportunities for 2008 Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 9:52PMThe old saying is "nothing is more certain than death and taxes." I usually tell people that paying income tax is a good thing because that means you made a profit.
Madoff’s Accountant Lost Money Too, Florida Investor Claims Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 7:30PMDec. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Neil Friedman, a retired life insurance salesman in Palm City, Florida, lost $4.5 million with Bernard Madoff after having decided 30 years ago to trust his money to the alleged swindler at the suggestion of an old friend.
LaHood tapped to head Department of Transportation Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 2:43PMLaHood is retiring from the U.S. Congress after serving seven terms representing the 18th District of Illinois. He served on the House Appropriations Committee.
BMO opens new downtown branch Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 1:16PMBMO Bank of Montreal opened the doors to a new 9,300 square foot branch at 239 Lakeshore Rd. E., just two blocks east of the branch’s previous location, this week.
N.B. MLAs primed their pension plan by $6 million, CBC review finds Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 4:18PMNew Brunswick MLAs will accumulate about $6 million in retroactive pension benefit increases over the next three years thanks to a pay change they voted themselves last spring, a CBC review of that decision reveals.
Council Tables Chamber Budget Cap – Again Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 11:54AMThe Council of Wasatch County held its regular session on December 3 at the County Administration Building in Heber. Missing from this meeting were Councilmen Neil Anderton and Jay Price, both due to personal reasons.
New marketing program will promote economic development Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 7:58AM As part of an effort to improve the city’s image, Leavenworth city commissioners have started looking at a proposed marketing program to attract economic development.
A new approach to retirement saving Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 4:54AMQuestion: People have been telling my husband and me that we should increase the percentage of pay we put in our 401(k) account so that we can make a lot of money when the market rebounds. What do you think -- should we up our contributions or keep them the same? --Dawn Bennett, Dwight, Illinois
A new approach to retirement saving Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 4:53AM Question: People have been telling my husband and me that we should increase the percentage of pay we put in our 401 account so that we can make a lot of money when the market rebounds.
12-18-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 2:11AMAKON PLEADS GUILTY TO TOSSING FAN: Singer avoids jail time in plea bargain entered Wednesday. *Singer Akon pleaded guilty to harassment Wednesday for throwing a fan off stage during a concert last year in Fishkill, New York.
Daily News helpline: Volunteers take calls to heart Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 9:55PMFinancial experts from nonprofits turned out in full force on Wednesday to advise Daily News readers through the popular Your Money Helpline.
Markets: Think long-term, go for SIPs Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 9:34PMFinancial planning expert Vicky Mehta offers some valuable tips about financial planning.
City spells out proposed layoffs Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:49PM“We don’t have the money.” That’s what City Manager Steve Rath said at a budget workshop Tuesday night in front of a room full of city staff concerned about plans to eliminate their jobs or the jobs of their co-workers.
5 Ways to Avoid a Ponzi Scheme: Madoff Edition Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 1:58PMHow not to get caught up in investment fraud.
Palm Beach County, Fourth District Court of Appeals, Cory J. Ciklin, Jorge Labarga, judges, retirement Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 9:08AMPublished December, 16th 2008. Palm Beach County commissioners have approved conveyance of 0.49 acres in the City of Pahokee , and 1.89 acres in the City of Belle Glade to each city, respectively, because the land in both cases “provides little opportunity to further a county function.”