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Business

Doing The Minimum With Debt Can Cost You

When you have credit card debt, the easiest way to deal with it is to diligently make monthly payments of at least the minimum amount due, and more if your budget allows. In doing this, you avoid late fees and your account is considered in good standing. That’s a start, but taking actions ...

Nintendo Is Back On Top Of The World

LOS ANGELES — With a new theme park attraction opened last month, an upcoming major motion picture and the sequel to a massive hit video game about to be released, everything’s coming up Nintendo. Doug Bowser, the head of Nintendo USA since 2019, spoke to The Associated Press at Universal ...

Soffel Appointed To ERA Council

ERA Team VP Real Estate & Vacation Rentals announced that Bill Soffel, Broker/Owner, has been appointed to the ERA National Advisory Council for 2023. This nationwide group of brokers was selected based on a specific set of criteria, including leadership success and business acumen. As ...

Still A Challenge

LOS ANGELES — Homeownership is likely to remain a pipe dream for many Americans this spring homebuying season. The nation’s worst housing slump in nearly a decade stoked hope among prospective buyers that homes could be scooped up more easily. But while prices appear to have peaked last ...

U.S. Wholesale Inflation Fell Last Month As Food Prices Decrease

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food and energy costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing as the Federal Reserve considers whether to keep raising interest rates to fight higher prices. From January to ...

Avoid Tax Issues Involving A Side Hustle

It’s the first quarter of the year, and many people may be interested in starting side hustles for extra income or to finally pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Whatever the motivation, it’s important to know the implications of starting a side gig while having a 9-to-5 job. This includes ...