Most retirement calculators are optimistic to a fault. They assume our incomes will rise throughout our working lives, or at least stay roughly the same. In reality, our incomes are likely to peak years — and sometimes decades — before we retire. Consider this: ¯ People’s biggest ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. productivity grew at a solid 3.6% rate in the first three months of this year, the strongest quarterly gain in more than four years and a hopeful sign that a long stretch of weak productivity gains may be coming to an end. The Labor Department says the first quarter ...

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England kept its main interest rate on hold at 0.75% on Thursday as it assesses what impact the delay to Brexit might have on the economy. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep the main rate on hold. Governor Mark Carney will hold ...

LAKEWOOD — The newest addition to Lakewood storefronts is more than just a smoke shop. Derek Pollino has always wanted to own a business. Now, he and his wife’s creation will look to capture the essence of the 1970s that will be an “outlet for creativity” with the new business, ...

David Smeltzer, Heritage Ministries president and CEO, announced Rolling Fields Elder Care Community by Heritage in Conneautville, Pa., was granted the designation of 501 C-3 nonprofit corporation. The unique shift of a for-profit to nonprofit based organization is not something that is ...

LAKEWOOD — Century 21 Turner Brokers announced the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus County Board of Realtors recently recognized Sandra Calalesina with its Diamond Presidential Award, which recognizes sales excellence. Chautauqua-Cattaraugus County Board of Realtors recently presented the yearly ...

Hugh McPherson, national agritourism expert, will lead an Agritourism Boot Camp on the Jamestown Campus of Jamestown Community College on May 8. The program hosted by the Small Business Development Center at JCC will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. The day-long, interactive program is ...

As the cannabidiol market continues to grow, Jamestown Family Video has introduced its line of CBD products to customers this month. Kristen Prentiss, associate district manager at Family Video, told The Post-Journal that CBD products they carry include zero THC content in the natural water, ...

BRADFORD, Pa. — Kessel Construction is honored to have received several prestigious awards during Butler Manufacturing's annual sales meeting held in Marco Island, Fla. Kessel, who is currently celebrating 85 years of building excellence, has been an authorized Butler Builder for more than 70 ...

FALCONER — Truck-Lite Co., a worldwide leader in heavy-duty and off-road lighting, telematics, engine protection, safety and visibility systems, has announced the acquisition of Lumitec, a premier supplier of LED lighting for the marine industry. "Lumitec's reputation speaks for itself as ...

Financial literacy is defined as possessing the financial expertise needed to make healthy financial choices. April marks financial literacy month, and whether you're money-savvy or looking to learn more, this month can be used as a springboard to get involved and take action. "Financial ...

Twenty-four years ago, I knew so little about travel rewards that I took an around-the-world trip without signing up for a single frequent traveler program. Those lost points and miles still haunt me. Fast forward to last summer, when our family stayed two nights at a luxury hotel in Venice, ...

KENNEDY – Mark and Tonia Wilson created Wilson Endurance Sports to organize triathlon events in the area, but they believe their work can have an even greater impact after learning the county ranks last in health and length of life statewide. Mark Wilson has been an independent triathlon ...

BEMUS POINT — Bridgeview One Stop has announced a new 10,000 gallon tank being installed along with a dual non-ethanol/diesel pump at their location on Main Street in Bemus at the on-ramp of Interstate 86. Business officials will be hosting a grand opening to provide their 90 octane ...

Holger Ekanger has been named vice president of workforce readiness at Jamestown Community College. Ekanger, who is currently the director of Macomb Community College’s workforce and continuing education efforts in engineering and advanced technology, will join JCC’s administration in ...

If your tax refund this year was disappointing, you may be able to do something about it: Contribute more to a retirement fund. Tax-deductible contributions to 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement accounts are among the few remaining ways to reduce taxable income if you don’t itemize ...

Free Slurpees and discounted hot food items were offered at the 321 Hazeltine Ave. 7-Eleven location March 28 to celebrate its opening under new ownership. The store is now owned by Peter Weinreich, which effectively took place March 14. The range of frozen foods, produce and other ...

ASHVILLE – A local tailor shop that has called Chautauqua County home for more than two decades is open for business again. Deb’s Tailor Shop reopened at a new location in Ashville and owner Deb Manning plans on returning to work at the new location full time. Manning previously ...

Wag Supply Co. is a locally owned, sustainable business upcycling spent grain from the craft beer brewing process and turning it into dog treats. Jamestown native Mikinna Martin combined her passion of animals, craft beer and baking, and is doing what she can to help Chautauqua area animals in ...

DUNKIRK — Lake Shore Bancorp Inc., the holding company of Lake Shore Savings Bank, has welcomed Michael Noville as commercial loan officers vice president. Noville comes to Lake Shore with more than 30 years of commercial lending and banking experience, most recently servicing the equipment ...