They're trying to adust to rapidly changing buying habits at a point in history when the unknowns are multiplying.

Coupons are back in vogue, thanks to rising food and gas prices, and young bloggers dedicated to turning thrift into a game and removing its old-lady stigma.

Spring is in the air, and with the change of season, investors often turn their attention to rebalancing their portfolios. Simply put, portfolio rebalancing is the process of selling some holdings and buying others to bring the portfolio back to its desired allocation of asset classes. An asset class can be broadly defined - such as stocks, bonds, real estate or metals. As certain positions grow and others decline in value, the portfolio strays from the original allocation and needs to be brought back into line with the investor's objectives.

Craig and Glenda Sockwell gave up solid jobs in growing fields — office equipment and insurance — to turn a one-client waste-hauling operation into a major player in the construction industry.

The Internal Revenue Service sets the record straight on several issues surrounding the administration of the 2008 economic stimulus payments.

It can be overwhelming enough just to think about doing your taxes. But if you’re disorganized, tax time brings extra angst as you dread having to search for receipts and other documents you know you need but may not be able to find easily. Learn to toss what you don’t need.

Federal legislation introduced Friday would allow the troubled holders of adjustable mortgages to withdraw $25,000 from retirement funds.

Julie Thorneycroft opens the Happy Belly Deli in the old main street spot occupied by Karen's Express.

The latest release from Verizon Wireless, the Voyager, is intended to compete with the Apple iPhone, a tall order for an upstart smartphone from LG.

Standing in line to return Christmas gifts is becoming a less frequent holiday tradition, according to retailers.

Salvation Army has seen declines in some areas, although nationally it's numbers aren't lower.

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Seems like you've waited for it all your life - retirement, that magic age when you get to call the shots. So, here you are, just into retirement and what's on your mind? Taking on some work. You might be considering going back to the time clock to make those retirement funds last longer, or maybe having all that extra time on your hands is making for too long a day.

Haven’t done any Christmas shopping? Or did you go out in the mad rush of Black Friday, but still have a lot left to find? You’re not alone.

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