MoneySKILL adds up for students
Updated: 03/10/10 8:36 AM
The pressure was on Tuesday as high school students put their financial knowledge to the
test at the third annual MoneySKILL Mania at the University at Buffalo.
Baynes buys vacant Corn Exchange
Updated: 03/10/10 7:06 AM
Anthony J. Baynes, former chairman of the Erie County control board, is putting his money where his mouth is, buying the vacant former Corn Exchange building to restore the 94-year-old structure in downtown Buffalo.
Stocks rise after inventories fall and sales gain
Updated: 03/10/10 5:20 PM
Scant buying lifted stocks for a second day Wednesday after the government reported a drop in companies' inventories.
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Sharp rise reported in job openings
Updated: 03/10/10 7:06 AM
WASHINGTON — Job openings rose sharply earlier this year, evidence that employers are slowly ramping up hiring as the economy improves.
Cardinal Health seeks extended property tax breaks
Updated: 03/10/10 8:13 AM
Cardinal Health is seeking an extra five years of property tax breaks for its Depew distribution center as the company considers consolidating its three New York facilities.
BofA to end debit card overdrafts
Updated: 03/10/10 7:07 AM
NEW YORK — Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. It’s a step that may become a common move ahead of new regulations limiting overdraft fees.
Chautauqua realtors deny merger
Updated: 03/10/10 6:59 AM
The Chautauqua County Board of Realtors and its multiple listing service are not interested now in joining forces with a larger Western New York MLS, the group’s top executive said Tuesday.
World Color’s acquisition on track
Updated: 03/10/10 6:59 AM
World Color Press, which operates a printing plant in Depew, says it remains on track to be acquired by rival Quad/Graphics this summer.
Investors looking for momentum
Updated: 03/10/10 6:59 AM
NEW YORK — A year after the stock market began its comeback from 12-year lows, investors are looking for the next big thing.
Gas seen hitting $3 a gallon this spring
Updated: 03/08/10 10:55 PM
Motorists are well down the road to higher pump prices as warmer weather and the driving
season approach.
Local Business
- MoneySKILL adds up for students
- Chautauqua realtors deny merger
- BofA to end debit card overdrafts
- On the Record / March 10, 2010
MoneySmart
- Discount Diva: Scrutinize used gear for babies
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- Leaving home projects to experts
Real Estate and Development
- Chautauqua realtors deny merger
- Baynes buys vacant Corn Exchange
- Cardinal Health seeks extended property tax breaks
- Detroit seeks to save itself by shrinkage
Manufacturing, Transportation, Labor
- Sharp rise reported in job openings
- Odometers never lose their data
- Toyota disputes critic who blames electronics for woes
- Recession improves loyalty to companies
Finance, Investments, Insurance
- MoneySKILL adds up for students
- Investors looking for momentum
- Kroger’s costlynewimage
- Budwey against tax on sugary drinks
Personal Finance
- BofA to end debit card overdrafts
- Getting good sound for your money
- Making better choices on spending tax refunds
- Know law or cut up credit cards
Help with your taxes
- Last-minute tax help offered at several sites
- Consumers quiz accountants on tax questions
- News to host tax-help hotline
Retail
- Budwey against tax on sugary drinks
- Getting good sound for your money
- Apple covers bad drive
- Consumer Reports is fair
Technology and Science
- Getting good sound for your money
- Students shield Facebook pages from employers
- Use car to keep your cell phone charged
- Hulu losing ‘Daily Show,’ ‘Colbert Report’
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