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U.S. homebuilder confidence edges up in April, but still low
Homebuilders are a bit more optimistic about the housing market, according to an index measuring builder sentiment. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo building sentiment index rose slightly in…
Business
White walls? The trick is choosing the right white
Many have familiar yet poetic names that conjure up ever-so-slightly different hues: cream, pearl, vanilla, snow, chalk, ivory, jasmine, bone. But the closer you look, the more confusing the choices…
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U.S. homebuilding up in March after frigid winter
The U.S. homebuilding industry is still struggling to maintain momentum. U.S. builders started work on 946,000 homes in March, up a modest 2.8 percent from 920,000 in February, the Commerce…
Business
Victorian garden style lives on
The look involves florals, weathered wood, wire, period typography, bird motifs and accessories, and other elements with a Victorian vibe, says Tom Mirabile, a trend watcher for Lifetime Brands. The…
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Beware using debit cards here
Sometimes it makes you long for the days of cash. While cash is not practical for everything, there are very compelling reasons to consider it or other alternatives instead of…
Business
The high price of 401(k) fees
Freshly cut stacks of $100 bills make their way down the line at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The average 401(k) fee…
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Business Briefs
Ballots for the election of three directors on the La Plata Electric Association Board are set to be mailed May 1. LPEA directors represent their geographic districts and help determine…
Business
Changeup for Durango sports bar
Retired officer, former youth baseball director take over Bent
Bottom Line
With economy purring, time to look at profits
No, I’m not talking about a business plan, although making such a plan is a good idea. I’m talking about a smaller but more important project. It’s time for a…
Business
Puppy-proofing? Protect your dog … and your home
Clove, a Labrador retriever mix, chewed wires we thought were hidden and investigated stairs we thought she’d ignore. She rummaged through deep plastic bins holding smelly shinguards and plucked snow-soaked…
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Growing demand for apartments pushing up rents
With demand for apartments surging, rents are projected to rise for a fifth consecutive year. Even a pickup in apartment construction is unlikely to provide much relief anytime soon. That…
On Real Estate
Preparing your home for sale can speed deal
If you have decided the time is right to sell your home, ask your real estate agent for a comparative market analysis, then position your home appearance and condition to…
Business
Financial literacy classes like money in the bank
The study of 65,000 college students was given exclusively to USA TODAY by EverFi and Higher One, organizations that help implement financial literacy programs. First-year college students required to take…
Business
End of XP support will cause problems
Microsoft no is longer providing support for its Windows XP operating system, which was introduced 12 years ago. Then Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates helped promote the operating system during a…
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Going somewhere this summer? You’ll save pennies
The national average price is forecast to fall – by just one cent – to $3.57 a gallon between April and September, the months when Americans do most of their…
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Business Briefs
The Durango Chamber of Commerce and Wells Fargo Bank will offer a financial series from 8 to 10 a.m. May 6 and 13 in the La Plata Electric Association multi-purpose…
What's Up Downtown
Durango’s most important 2.2 percent
Kunkeldu1-i-syn Granted, it is the seat of government for both city and county, employs the largest concentration of workers, is the regional center for banking and real estate, and is…
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Airlines tweak their frequent-flier programs
American and US Airways are changing their policies on checked-bag fees and redeeming miles for free flights. Passengers traveling on American on miles they earned or who paid full price…