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To save money and support neighboring farms, Scott Dubbelde began mixing gasoline and cheaper, ethanol-based fuel in his cars years ago, driving first to the gasoline pump, and then to
Humberto Cruz: Sound money management vital in good times and bad
Americans are getting advice on pocketbook issues from lots of people these days, including financial planners, credit counselors, consumer advocates and spokespersons for financial literacy groups. But the approach may
Web sites allow users to outsource virtual errands
A growing number of Web sites are making it easier to outsource virtual errands overseas, making it cheaper to indulge in the luxury of never having to write another thank-you
Gates bids farewell to Microsoft with tears
On his final full day at Microsoft Corp., Bill Gates went on stage to reminisce with his longtime friend Steve Ballmer, and neither man could hold back tears as Ballmer
Area businesses seeing a profit squeeze because of commodities increases
Rising costs for flour, corn, sugar and other commodities are hurting bakeries and food-service businesses.
After-tax incomes and spending show big gains
WASHINGTON - Millions of economic stimulus payments sent after-tax incomes surging in May by the largest amount since a similar recession-fighting effort by Gerald Ford 33 years ago.
60 lose jobs at Haverstraw factory
Officials of the Louis Hornick Co., a curtain manufacturing factory in Haverstraw, gathered the employees yesterday and told them the company was laying off everyone except those who worked in
Business in the Burbs: Regional probe of H&R Block ends in settlement
An investigation in the Lower Hudson Valley has resulted in a statewide settlement with H&R Block of charges of deceptive advertising practices, the state Attorney General's Office said yesterday.
Buffett visits Mount Vernon jewelry business
Warren Buffett, one of the richest men in the world, dropped into Mount Vernon yesterday afternoon without the entourage that accompanies captains of industry.
Westchester cites 98 contractors for working without licenses
Westchester County continued to play tough with unlicensed home building contractors, issuing tickets to 98 of them during a five-week investigation, the county's consumer protection director said yesterday.