Economy August 4, 2026
How Much Have Home Prices Changed? Most Metro Areas Are Up
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
May 28, 2013
New home construction up 20% in New Jersey
Home building in New Jersey is accelerating this year, as the state continues its slow recovery from the worst housing bust since World War II.
May 28, 2013
Denver economic growth strongest since 2008
With unemployment down and increasing business investments, the mayor of Denver, Colorado and the city's Office of Economic Development announced on Monday that the city's economy is strong and getting stronger.
May 27, 2013
Walmart Announces Plan to Hire 100,000 Veterans
Walmart says it will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran within their first 12 months off active duty.
May 27, 2013
Non-Profits Need More Than Traditional Small Business Accounting Software
2013 review of accounting systems for not-for-profit organizations.
May 27, 2013
When Good Applications Go Bad
The fascinating thing about an economic downturn is that it often gives computer users a glimpse into the souls of the vendors they rely on for their software and information.
May 27, 2013
Dentist Chairs and Tax Books: How Regular Tax Planning Saves an Ohio Dentist from a Painful Tax Bill
When it comes to your teeth, dentists will tell you regular checkups and the proper upfront care are key to preventing horrible toothaches and diseases later on. Turns out the same is true in accounting – a lesson that Jed Kesler, DDS wishes he had learned earlier.
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND
Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND800-390-7073www.cougarmtn.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: Small to mid-sized organizations would benefit the most from Denali, which offers easy system setup, the ability to handle multiple fund accounts, and an affordable price tag. Strengths Great user interface Extensive help function Scalable, with the ability...…
May 27, 2013
Tornado cleanup draws hundreds of volunteers in Moore, Oklahoma
Hundreds of volunteers Saturday spread out across Moore and southwest Oklahoma City to help homeowners begin the next process of storm recovery -- the cleanup.
May 27, 2013
Oklahoma tornado relief gets political
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin's administration rejected a plan to distribute debit cards worth $1,200 - funded with federal money - to tornado-stricken families early this week after determining that more traditional efforts were meeting the affected area's needs.
May 26, 2013
Michigan legislators seek higher roads and school funding
Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican leaders in the legislature agreed to targets Tuesday for how to spend more than half a billion dollars in unanticipated revenue as they finalize the 2013-'14 budget.
May 25, 2013
Experts expect Massachusetts economy to improve in 2014
The Bay State's economy will grow slowly this year before bouncing back in 2014, while the state's unemployment rate is poised to fall to 5.2 percent by the last quarter of 2017, according to an economic forecast released today by the New England Economic Partnership.
May 25, 2013
Kansas Legislators clash on tax negotiations
Negotiations between House and Senate Republicans over tax-cutting proposals crashed Thursday morning as Senate leaders moved ahead to potentially vote on a new plan that House leaders say they haven't seen yet.