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PRACTICAL ECONOMICS

No Double-Dip for Housing

Watch for a dreary winter to give way to signs of life this spring.

REAL ESTATE

Commercial Real Estate
A Drag on Economy

High vacancy rates and mortgage defaults won’t go away quickly.

BUSINESS COSTS

Tax Win for Downsizing Firms

Laid off workers also gain in a stunning district court decision.

COMMUNITY

"Buying a new car is a total waste of hard-earned money, especially when great used cars 3-5 years old at 1/2 their original price are available. Could the reduction in financing and elevated used-car resale values mean that dealers actually start 'dealing' with buyers..." – J. Wilson

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Security Scramble
Will Slow Travel

Full body scanners are coming -- and so are more delays and canceled flights.

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Saturday Mail Getting the Sack

Businesses will have to readjust their promotion plans once the USPS switches to a Monday to Friday schedule.

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Test Your Start-Up Know-How

How much do you know about getting started -- and achieving financial success?

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Big Tax Hikes
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Joan Pryde

The talk this year will be about tax cuts, but expect a big reversal after the elections.

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