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Initiative Aims to Help Small Businesses Get Loans Video

A new lending initiative aims to buck the recession-driven tightening of credit by making loans more readily available to small businesses.
Racing Engine Firm Relocating to Mooresville

A High Point company that builds racing engines will move its operations to Mooresville, according to a company press release.

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Recession-weary consumers find haggling can cut costs Photo

A survey of 1,000 shoppers last year by Consumer Reports showed that more than two-thirds of Americans tried to bargain for a better deal and that, in most of those cases, hagglers got retailers to lower prices. more
Even in tight times, it's possible to start saving Photo

Sometimes, turning spenders into savers is as easy as setting up an automatic transfer from checking to savings. Other times, it's not the desire that's lacking, it's the money. more
Tax credits could cause headaches on '09 return

Many taxpayers will need to fill out a Schedule M or have it done by their tax preparer to calculate the exact credit that they deserve under Making Work Pay. more