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Business Columnists

Mary Umberger

The idea behind the Ikea house myth - May 18, 2012 - Lots of devoted Ikea fans were exuberant recently when they heard the news that the iconic, multinational furniture retailer was also...

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Kathy M. Kristof

Californians face particularly challenging tax issues - February 18, 2012 - The constantly changing tax code presents challenges to nearly everyone, but Californians face particularly vexing issues thanks to both...

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Rules have changed on claims - May 20, 2012 - Q: I have a disability claim pending. I am also in need of income and am considering retirement in June at age 62. If I win the disability...

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Deals & Savings Ideas

Don't buy trouble along with bargains

Don't buy trouble along with bargains

Thrifty shoppers have questions. Answer Angel has ... you guessed it.

Textbooks, finding the bargains

Textbooks, finding the bargains

Students have taken on this issue and found ways that don't subtract too much from their wallets. But, it's gotten more complicated. There...

30 ways to boost your family budget

30 ways to trim the family budget

-- from Parenting.com

Coupon use up as people look for savings

Coupon use up as people hunt for bargains

The coupon is back, thanks to the recession.

How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry

How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry

All you need to do is turn on the television, listen to the radio or walk past a jewelry mall to know. "The scrap jewelry market is huge,...

These financial blogs are worth your time

These financial blogs are worth your time

After spending the bulk of my career writing solely for newspapers, I stepped into the blogosphere a year ago and discovered a whole new...

30 ways to boost your family budget

30 ways to boost your family budget

-- from Parenting.com