The traditional wisdom on Wall Street is to make wise investments and hold them for the long term. Most of those same advocates would claim that 10 years is generally considered long term. For those who did buy and hold for the first decade of this millennium, the results weren't too rewarding.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on son living with parents and keeping college costs in check.
The Las Animas-Bent County Library District will be holding a book sale.
Unless you’re talking about an exotic sports car, driving something small has typically been an act of endurance. But there’s no reason a subcompact has to “feel like a cheap penalty box,” says Dave Coleman, product development engineer behind the 2011 Mazda2.
Jim Hillibish strapped on the new V-Moda Crossfade headphones, soon forgetting their price.
In the quest to minimize toxic exposure, many people have started transitioning to more organic fruits and vegetables, but fewer people think to look for toxins in baby shampoo, cosmetics or toothpaste.
Benjamin Decastro of Cardi’s Furniture recommends that you test a mattress before making a purchase. He says to remove your jacket and shoes, and get into your normal sleep position.
I love the idea of coupons. They simply allow for money to be saved; a top priority in my book. But try as I might, I can’t get into them into certain aspects of my shopping, like the grocery store, where I hate feeling forced to buy things that I don’t really want just to save 40 or 50 cents.
Weekly auto column, with tips on keeping your car in good shape, Car Q&A with Junior Damato and more.
Fish tanks? Does this sound strange or what? This is a phenomenon that we have all seen, and the higher level the manager, the worse it gets. People watch, listen and try to figure out the intentions of the managers above them.
Weekly business rail, with life insurance tips, BBB warning about satellite TV and more.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on baby emergency funds and unmarried couples combining finances.
I’ve always wanted to experience the raw G-force crush of a launch from a Navy aircraft carrier. I’m not sure that’s going to happen any time soon, but I had the chance to come close - behind the wheel of the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder.
When my parents bought their first family home in the 1970s, the house was a place to live. I was in high school at the time and was keenly aware of their search, the amount that they could spend and their burning desire to have a place to call their own. Nowhere in the discussion was the word investment. Back then, most people bought a home to secure a place for the family to grow and learn the lessons of life.
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There is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to vacuum cleaners, according to Randall Davis, owner of Braintree Vacuum Co. in Quincy, Mass. Upright vacuums are best for carpeting and canister-style vacuums are great for hardwood floors and getting under furniture.
When it comes to technology, lots of folks just follow blindly, buying up whatever they hear is best, when just a little research and maintenance work might help them save both money and headaches.
Realtors give you the inside scoop on how you can make your home more appealing to buyers.
I own a 1990 Lexus LS 400 with 145,000 miles. I recently had the front struts replaced because there is a loud noise when hitting bumps. The noise continued. I went to another shop, and they said the brake pads were floating and causing the noise. What is your opinion?
Weekly auto column, with car-resale tips, Car Q&A with Junior Damato and more.
