Thoughts Along The Way Federal shutdown puts the hurting on U.S. economy While it may be tempting to, once again, berate our fearless leaders over recent events in Washington, D.C., as I’ve… October 8, 2013
Business Chrysler unleashes Ferrell to pitch new SUVs Ferrell writes, shoots 70 rotating TV commercials October 8, 2013
Business Obama chooses Yellen to head Fed Current vice chairwould be the first woman to take lead October 8, 2013
Business Fire shows electric cars face safety challenges A fire that damaged a $70,000 Tesla Model S is raising some concerns about the safety of the electric cars.… October 5, 2013
Business Is health law to blame for plan changes? Making health-insurance changes, including big premium and deductible increases when the rate of increase in health-care costs has slowed, creates… October 5, 2013
Business Broncos wins kick off sales Businesses link bottom-line success to Denver victories October 5, 2013
Business Shutdown is clogging business data pipeline Several government economic reports, such as the monthly unemployment report, are being delayed because of the government shutdown. The delays… October 5, 2013
Business Airlines promise amenities – for fee Passengers happy to dig deep for iPads, hot meals, easy boarding October 1, 2013
Business ‘Cheap’ air pioneer to buy Frontier goodbye to frills as new boss plans minimalist envelope push October 1, 2013
Business Mercury wins top company recognition Magazine names local financial services firm best of rest October 1, 2013
Business Avoid cash-flow crisis by taking simple steps Merriam-Webster.com defines cash flow as the movement of money in and out of a business. What is often left unsaid… October 1, 2013
Business High-tech new C-notes add security $100 bill has ink well, more color, 3-D September 28, 2013
Business County unemployment rate improving Indicators show steady progress, officials say September 28, 2013
Business Three things small businesses must do for health care Sandi Webster, owner of Consultants 2 Go of Newark, N.J., is getting help from her broker to understand how the… September 28, 2013
Business Dimmer job outlook hits consumer confidence Americans are growing more concerned about hiring and pay raises with the private Conference Board reporting Wednesday that consumer confidence… September 24, 2013
Business Retailers tightening belts for holidays casual workers to face tougher time finding seasonal jobs September 24, 2013
Business Coal’s future darkens around world that powered revolution in industry losing economic viability September 24, 2013
Business Walgreen moves health coverage to private exchange The nation’s largest drugstore chain said last week that it will send workers to a private health-insurance exchange where they… September 21, 2013
Business Census data indicates ‘selective recovery’ sign of economic rebound for many in U.S. September 21, 2013
Business Pay raises in 2014 expected to be 3% Employers say they’ll dole out raises averaging 3 percent in 2014, virtually matching annual increases in 2013 and 2012, according… September 21, 2013
Business Slower holiday sales growth forecast Analyst says consumers not ready to splurge September 21, 2013
Money Savvy Like your health, finances need annual checkup The symptoms of financial stress can be many. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants says they include: A growing… September 17, 2013
Business Feds kick off meeting as stock market rises Many expect the Fed to announce today that it will reduce its $85 billion monthly bond-buying program. Wall Street is… September 17, 2013
Business Some employers think young, hire older boomers offer their experience and knowledge September 17, 2013