Miriam Marcus, 12.10.08, 07:30 PM EST Revenues at Nevada casinos plunged 24.6% in October. The house may always win, but Las Vegas’ take-home has been dwindling lately. On Wednesday, Nevada’s Gaming Control Board said that casinos on the Las Vegas… Continue Reading
Paychecks and Tips Disappear as Customers Spend Less and Ingredients Prices Rise By JANET ADAMY Restaurant jobs, a reliable fallback for many unemployed and immigrant U.S. workers, are shrinking almost as fast as tips left on tables. The restaurant industry,… Continue Reading
You’ve just discovered that you’re not as brave as you thought. Don’t make it worse by acting on your fear. By the Mole, Money Magazine’s undercover financial planner December 3, 2008 (Money Magazine) — When new clients come to me,… Continue Reading
Scott Woolley , 12.02.08 LOS ANGELES–Imagine life without the Internet. Hard? Just ask state officials in Maine to tell you about the ugly surprise they had on Halloween. On Oct. 30, Sprint Nextel (nyse: S – news – people )… Continue Reading
Like it or not, there’s only one way we’re going to be able to pay for our ballooning deficit: a value-added tax. By Shawn Tully, editor at large Last Updated: December 2, 2008 NEW YORK (Fortune) — It’s highly possible,… Continue Reading
By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer December 2, 2008: NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Selling a home in this market is hard enough. Competing in a neighborhood flooded with foreclosed homes that are heavily discounted is nearly impossible. There are nearly… Continue Reading
Elizabeth Woyke, 11.05.08 In a rare interview, Asus Chairman Jonney Shih describes his philosophy and plans for an “Eee Phone.” As disruptions go, the one that Taiwan-based AsusTeK Computer has been leading is, well, pretty sweet. It has pioneered the… Continue Reading
By Jim Downing jdowning@sacbee.com Published: Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 It’s not hard to find a big sale this holiday season, but a good shopping strategy can help you get the deepest discounts possible. For tips, The Bee spoke with Lisa… Continue Reading
By Jim Wasserman jwasserman@sacbee.com Published: Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 How low can this go? October home sales blew through another barrier in the Sacramento County real estate market, as the median sales price fell below $200,000 for the first time… Continue Reading
Melanie Lindner and Lisa LaMotta, 11.21.08 You won’t win them all, but you can increase the odds. Here’s how. Life is one big negotiation–be it with your boss, spouse, customers or the used-car salesman. Formidable deal makers like Warren Buffett,… Continue Reading
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