Eight tips on saving money on a cruise vacation
Recent images of a cruise ship limping back to port after an engine malfunction didn’t do the cruise industry any favors heading into the summer vacation season. And cringe-worthy accounts from...
View ArticleAcme nearing completion of new State Road store
The last remnants of the old Acme on State Road in Cuyahoga Falls are set to be demolished soon as workers get to the finishing touches on the new store.The new construction has taken place around and...
View ArticleGoodyear returns to profitability in first quarter even as tire sales slow
Goodyear executives are sticking to their game plan, which they call the “Strategy Roadmap,” to revitalize and strengthen the company.And they credit that road map — analyzing and capitalizing on...
View ArticleStable-value funds preserve capital while boosting return
Long-term investors should not have a significant amount of money invested in Treasury bills, money market instruments or garden variety savings accounts. The reason is simple: These options return...
View ArticleBusiness calendar — April 28
TuesdayToastmasters Akron 151 — 6:30 to 8 p.m., Summa St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. Information: 330-733-7683.Northeast Ohio Business Alliance — 7:30 to 9 a.m., Real Estate Capital...
View ArticleHow to start as a small investor
Q: You suggested to a couple that they should take $400,000 and put it in a low-cost index fund such as Vanguard Balanced Index shares. I have no idea what that means, but I hope you might be able to...
View ArticleBusiness news briefs — April 28
CAREERSFinding first jobRecent college graduates entering the job market can face a variety of challenges, especially in a soft economy.Graduates can use any edge they can get when tackling today’s job...
View ArticleBusiness notebook — April 28
COMPANIESCambria Suites HotelThe Cambria Suites Hotel in Akron said it received a 2013 Gold Hospitality Award from franchisor Choice Hotels International Inc. The hotel was recognized for guest...
View ArticleBetty Lin-Fisher: Protect yourself and your ID with these tips; resources for...
Here are some tips for protecting your identity and what to do if you become a theft victim:If you are a victim• Contact your local police to file a report.• The Identity Theft Resource Center, a...
View ArticleBetty Lin-Fisher: ID theft problem hits close to home
The growing national identity theft problem hit close to home recently as authorities confirmed that thieves stole identities and rang up fraudulent charges on a large number of neighbors in clusters...
View ArticleiTunes celebrates a decade, faces new challenges
When Apple launched its iTunes music store a decade ago amid the ashes of Napster, the music industry — reeling from the effects of online piracy — was anxious to see how the new service would shake...
View ArticleWhy the big risk is in bonds
Few investment research reports become turning point documents. But I have kept one for nearly 30 years because it was so important and powerful. It still says a lot to us today, but in reverse.The...
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TUESDAY: Diebold to report earnings. FRIDAY: National jobless report for April to be released.
View ArticleTwitter music service uncovers the unknown
Until now, my problem with social music services has been this: Following friends doesn’t really turn up much music I actually want to hear. We didn’t become friends because we share musical tastes,...
View Article‘The Legend of Zelda’ game coming to Nintendo 3DS
The princess-rescuing adventurer Link is coming to the Nintendo 3DS.The Japanese gaming giant has announced plans to bring a new The Legend of Zelda installment to its hand-held gaming system.Nintendo...
View ArticleNook HD+ tablet a lightweight, if imperfect, bargain
If you’re in the market for a full-sized tablet but don’t want to shell out big bucks for an iPad, Barnes & Noble’s Nook HD+ is worth a look.I’ve long been a fan of Barnes & Noble’s Nook...
View ArticleFBI court documents recount alleged Pilot rebate scam
NASHVILLE: When federal agents descended on the Knoxville headquarters of Pilot Flying J on April 15, it was the first inkling the public and company executives had of an FBI and Internal Revenue...
View ArticleOhio gas prices down to start work week
COLUMBUS: After a big bump at the pump last week, Ohio gas prices are down to start the work week.A gallon of regular gas in Ohio was listed at an average of about $3.56 in Monday’s survey from auto...
View ArticleJudge denies motion to bar Pilot Flying J, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam from...
KNOXVILLE: A judge Monday shot down a bid by a Georgia trucking company to block the chief of Pilot Flying J from contacting customers in the wake of federal probe into its fuel rebate program.Knox...
View ArticleGoogle’s virtual assistant invades Siri’s turf
Google is trying to upstage Siri, the sometimes droll assistant that answers questions and helps people manage their lives on Apple’s iPhone and iPad.The duel began Monday with the release of a free...
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