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 Retailers struggle to face the digital revolution

January 18, 2013 

Retailers struggle to face the digital revolution

Retailers are facing a serious challenge: Change -- or die. But how exactly? Responding to the digital revolution was the vexing problem pondered by retail executives and industry experts alike this week at the National Retail Federation convention.

 Detroit mayor offers tax amnesty plan

January 16, 2013 

Detroit mayor offers tax amnesty plan

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing this afternoon announced details of a tax amnesty program for people and companies that owe income taxes to the city, giving deadbeats until Feb. 22 to pay up without penalty.

 Illinois CPA Society taking applications for college scholarships

January 16, 2013 

Illinois CPA Society taking applications for college scholarships

The Illinois CPA Society has opened the application period for scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. Illinois college students pursuing an accounting degree with plans to become a Certified Public Accountant can apply for the following scholarships:

 2013 looks good for property buyers

January 15, 2013 

2013 looks good for property buyers

Is it a good time to buy a home? That's always a challenging real estate question because, well, you have to ask real estate people for the answer. And, well, they have a habit of being overly optimistic.

 Boston Fed chief: Economy needs stimulus

January 15, 2013 

Boston Fed chief: Economy needs stimulus

Boston Fed chief Eric Rosengren painted a generally encouraging picture for the U.S. economy, noting "signs of underlying strength" despite lingering fiscal uncertainty as the calendar flipped to 2013.