Study: Wealthy stay in cities; others move
A new study by Trulia suggests that lower- and middle-income Americans are moving out of the highest cost metropolitan areas. Trulia analyzed census data…
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Fool’s gold
Gold prices rose 18 percent this year, and while analysts believe an interest rate hike will cause Gold to stall, people still see it as a good investment…
Investing: early beats often
Take three typical investors: Investor A invests $1,200 a year for 10 years beginning at age 18. Then he does nothing for the next 39 years. Investor B…
Buying cheaper than renting
A study by Trulia.com shows that, in 100 of the largest metropolitan areas, buying a home is cheaper than renting. Averaging all areas, buying a home is…
Immigrants own homes at similar rate as U.S. born
Immigrants are approaching home ownership levels of U.S.-born residents, according to Trulia.com. Half of the immigrants in the country owned homes last…
Business Notes: Meijier, Sonic, Holiday spending
Meijer changes plus-size racks Women’s plus-size clothing is now racked with all women’s clothing at Meijer. The plus-size market is a highlight as the…
Guilty pleasure can rule buying choices
Guilt and pleasure are oddly intertwined, says Yale Professor Ravi Dhar. In fact, in his experiments with researchers from Northwestern and Penn State…
Sick leave laws become problem for small business
For small businesses, paid sick leave is about to become an issue if it isn’t already. President Barack Obama, following a trend established by 36 cities…
A message you can use or change: A wish for you this holiday
As the year draws to a close, we want to thank you for your help, your support, and your good work in 2016. We wish you the joy of giving, The pleasure of…
Holiday shoplifters hit retailers
A study by Checkpoint Systems shows that holiday shoplifting accounts for about a third of all losses during a retail year. The Retail Holiday Season…