Archive for 'Business & Economy'
Savings Rate at 14-Year High (Duh)
Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Adam Weight.
The economic stimulus plan was aimed at increasing spending to support the economy, but according to a recent report, much of the increase in real disposable incomes went into savings. Are we supposed to be surprised?
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Utah Valley a Great Place ‘To Start Over’
Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Adam Weight.
“With nearly 24 percent of our local businesses planning to hire in the next quarter, BusinessWeek has named Utah Valley as the second ‘Best Place To Start Over’ in the country.”
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News You Can Take to the Bank
Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by Adam Weight.
“Banks in Utah County are strong, well-capitalized and actively looking for clients. We’re seeing the resurgence of qualified borrowers coming into the institution. We are in business to lend money.” That’s obviously not what we’re hearing in the national media…
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Banks Declare War!??
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Today I visited a commonly viewed website to see the headlines for the day. Much to my surprise, one headline read “Banks declare war – on you!” “Really?” I thought. “I must have missed that memo.” Of course, I had to click to read more about this ruthless declaration of tyranny and oppression…
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A Fortune of Frugality
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Adam Weight.
In my efforts to be somewhat frugal, I have found a great little Chinese take-out restaurant within walking distance of my office with great food at a great price. In the fortune cookie that came with my meal today I received the following: “You shouldn’t…
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Minimizing the Stress of a Layoff – Part 3 of 3
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Chances are high you know someone who has been the vicitm of downsizing. And the current economy makes a layoff a real threat for workers everywhere, including Utah County. Here are a few more helpful tips to help prepare for or respond to a layoff.
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Minimizing the Stress of a Layoff – Part 2 of 3
Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by Adam Weight.
There’s a lot of information out there about how to minimize the stress of a layoff, and how to be prepared for one. This is a compilation of a few of the more consistent ideas out there that may keep a layoff from knocking you for a loop.
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