business and finance

Winter heats up sales for some

This winter is making some businesses winners while others are hurting because fewer customers are venturing out into the cold…

March 4, 2014

Money Savvy

Found: Money! Save? Spend? What do I do?

At this time of year, I hear this question a lot. My answer: “It depends. Let me explain.” What you…

March 4, 2014

Business

1,100 RadioShack stores to power down

RadioShack is hoping to remake its image so it can better compete against online and discount retailers. The company announced…

March 4, 2014

Local News

Today is your opportunity to weigh in

meetings happening tonight for Dem, GOP parties

March 3, 2014

Business

Lenders see write-off, ‘underwater’ homeowners face whopping tax bills

But the homeowners who receive the help will have to treat it as taxable income, resulting in whopping tax bills…

March 1, 2014

Business

Solid new-home sales lift hopes for strengthening housing market

January’s strong home sales numbers is being touted as a sign that home prices will continue to rise this year,…

March 1, 2014

Business

Downtown’s iconic Day House resurrected

Developer Mark Williamson renovates 1884 home

March 1, 2014

Business

Energy efficiency doesn’t always add value

comprehensive appraisals needed, advocates say

March 1, 2014

On Real Estate

Zillow: The good and not so good of online real estate

The mobile version and the desktop applications both work exceptionally well and can provide buyers with information on properties available…

March 1, 2014

Business

Contracts to buy U.S. homes barely budged in January

The National Association of Realtors said Friday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index inched up 0.1 last month…

March 1, 2014

Business

Tiny houses help address homeless problem

There’s a growing effort across the nation from advocates and religious groups to build these compact buildings because they are…

March 1, 2014

Business

Tokyo bitcoin exchange files for bankruptcy

Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles says Mt. Gox, a bitcoin exchange in Tokyo, is working to resolve its problems. The…

February 28, 2014

Local News

Are vacation rentals good for Durango?

splits residents

February 26, 2014

Business

You’re keeping up with car payments

Holidays may cause skipping, but they’re made up later

February 25, 2014

Thoughts Along The Way

School trumps minimum wage as income booster

The answer was supposed to be “no.” The four years of the Carter presidency is frequently remembered as being somewhat…

February 25, 2014

Business

Another bitcoin bites the dust

it time to cash yours in?

February 24, 2014

Business

Be one with stars

Pleasant View teepee, yurt store reopens

February 24, 2014

Business

To raise or not to raise wages?

to pay more, but other big employers waiting

February 22, 2014

Business

Need startup money?

Region’s entrepreneurs invited to pitch investors

February 22, 2014

Business

Smartphone on? Stores tracking where you go

Consumer advocates raise questions about invasion of privacy

February 22, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Smoke-Sachsdu1-i-syn The Medical Doctor Investment Consortium recently announced a program to allow area doctors to invest in local income-producing real…

February 22, 2014

Business

Low inflation downside: Weaker global economy

Consumer spending, wages following trend, staying flat

February 22, 2014

Business

Ready to pay more for gas?

You’ll feel the pinch in the next few weeks

February 17, 2014

Bottom Line

Success follows a thoughtful business plan

However, considerable research supports the value of such plans. Scott Shane, professor of entrepreneurial studies at Case Western, writes in…

February 17, 2014