NEW YORK — Two of the largest U.S. newspaper companies have agreed to combine for roughly $1.4 billion, creating a new industry giant that hopes to manage the crisis of print’s decline through sheer size.
Who will inherit your property when you die? It’s a question each of us must face, however unpleasant the associated thoughts may be. Unfortunately, many people fail to draw up a will or to update it when necessary. And many who do take the trouble to draw up a will fail to understand that o…
Many people are facing large, often insurmountable debt obligations these days, and according to some estimates, medical bills account for half of all collections reported to credit agencies. Even with a sound long-term financial plan, you may be confronted with unexpected health problems, i…
It is no secret that being your own boss has its advantages, but what often gets overlooked is that the self-employed have more retirement plan options than regular employees. Potential plans include solo 401(k)s, Simplified Employee Pensions (SEP IRA) and Keogh Plans, and some advantages an…
A great many personal finance books come onto the market every year, but relatively few stand the test of time. Many become outdated; others are verbose or not clear enough for the casual investor who will only read a few books. Many readers want to know which books I consider “must-reads” t…
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BEND (AP)— Rick Williams is hiring drivers for his Prineville trucking company, but he could use 20 more and isn’t finding them.
