Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from February 8 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from February 8 2004

Business Owners Are Often Wise to Forgo Bigger Writeoffs, Experts Say.
February 8, 2004

Taxpayers Should Remember to Account for Stock Options.
February 8, 2004

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Careers Column.
February 8, 2004... By Diane Stafford, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--THOSE WHO PICK LOOK FOR A 'CLICK': When shop owner Andy Rowe hires someone, he looks for dependability and honesty -- and then lets "feel" take...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Mark Davis Column.
February 8, 2004... By Mark Davis, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--Mutual fund investors need advice. They also should pay for the advice they get. The irony is that the folks who sell advice don't believe this. ...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Jerry Heaster Column.
February 8, 2004... By Jerry Heaster, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--WAITING ONLY DELAYS THE DREAM: A good rule of thumb for older Americans would be to plan for the future, but don't live for the future. Planning...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Kids and Business Column.
February 8, 2004... By Steve Rosen, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--SUPER BOWL SHOW REVEALS LESSONS IN MODERN MARKETING: When you are least prepared, opportunities arise to teach your kids a thing or two about...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., At Your Service Column.
February 8, 2004... By Angela D. Curry, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--PHONE SERVICE FOR INMATES HAS VARIETY OF RATES: QUESTION: I received my SBC telephone bill with charges from Evercom Services. Evercom is a...

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Paul Wenske Column.
February 8, 2004... By Paul Wenske, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--BANKRUPTCY BILL HAS ATROCIOUS TIMING AND TASTE: Sure, the economy appears to be improving. But good times are not panning out yet for a lot of...

IRS Auditing to Get Tougher under New Boss.
February 8, 2004

Dealing with Capital Gains Can Be a Tax Nightmare.
February 8, 2004

Parents Get Breaks on College Costs.
February 8, 2004

Tax Cuts, Refunds in California Promise Headaches at Filing Time.
February 8, 2004

Dividend Tax Rates Can Be Confusing.
February 8, 2004

San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Dan Gillmor Column.
February 8, 2004

Tax Authorities Expand Incentives for You to File Online.
February 8, 2004

Small Business Owners Can Write Off All of Their Profit under New Tax Break.
February 8, 2004

California Teachers Get a Break on Their Taxes.
February 8, 2004

Rules for Vehicle Purchases by Small Businesses Are Complex.
February 8, 2004

Chicago Tribune Auto Letters Column.
February 8, 2004... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--HIGHLANDER TO HAVE HYBRID FLING: QUESTION: In November, I purchased a 2004 Toyota Highlander with a 3.3-liter, 230-horsepower V-6 engine. Now I've read that Toyota...

Chicago Tribune Business Outlook Column.
February 8, 2004... By William Sluis, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--Those who puzzle over how the economy manages to keep accelerating note that no matter how rapidly consumers find their incomes growing, they manage to spend...

Chicago Tribune Car Notes Column.
February 8, 2004... By Jim Mateja and Rick Popely, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--AUTOS: Chrysler Group has reduced the base price on its 2005 minivans that will go on sale in March by an average of almost $3,000 while adding...

Chicago Tribune Jim's Driveway Column.
February 8, 2004... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--Jim's Driveway is capsules of Jim Mateja's auto reviews. 2004 --ACURA TSX: Base price: $26,490; Engine: 2.4-liter, 200-h.p. 4-cylinder; Fuel economy: 22...

Chicago Tribune New Cars Column.
February 8, 2004... By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--COLORADO STATES CASE THAT BIGGER IS MORE EFFICIENT: In the '80s, the auto industry came up with an ingenious idea for meeting government dictates for higher...

Southwest Georgia Farmers Eager to Grow Tourism.
February 8, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Technology Queries Column.
February 8, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Technobuddy Column.
February 8, 2004

Homeowners Have Several Resources for Do-It-Yourself Decorating Lessons.
February 8, 2004

Baltimore Airport to Soon Offer Name-Brand Stores, Restaurants.
February 8, 2004

Consumers Advised to Read Fine Print to Get Full Value of Giftcards.
February 8, 2004

Erie, Pa., Ice-Machine Maker to Get Image Boost.
February 8, 2004

The Hartford Courant, Conn., Dan Haar Column.
February 8, 2004

The Hartford Courant, Conn., Money Talk Column.
February 8, 2004

Energy Deregulation's Benefits Remain Elusive in New Jersey.
February 8, 2004

Lynchburg, Va., Airport Drops Carrier.
February 8, 2004

Ashland, Ore., Resident Launches Outdoor Recreation E-Zine.
February 8, 2004

The Bismarck, N.D., Tribune, Business People Column.
February 8, 2004... The Bismarck, N.D., Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--TWO PROMOTED, ONE HIRED: Centennial Energy Resources LLC announced the promotions of Trevor Hastings and Marilyn Eckroth and the hire of Tony Redding. Centennial...

The Bismarck, N.D., Tribune, Mark Hanson Column.
February 8, 2004... By Mark Hanson, The Bismarck, N.D., Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--Approximately 45 Bismarck State College employees, including president Donna Thigpen, are now working in leased space in the Horizon Office Building,...

The Orange County Register, Calif., Worth Your Wallet Column.
February 8, 2004

The Philadelphia Inquirer Andrew Cassel Column.
February 8, 2004

The Philadelphia Inquirer Personal Finance Column.
February 8, 2004

The News Herald, Panama City, Fla., Business People Column.
February 8, 2004... The News Herald, Panama City, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--PROMOTED: Saltmarsh Cleaveland & Gund certified public accountants and consultants announced the promotion of three staff members. Karen Farrell was...

2003 Florida Home Resales Set Records.
February 8, 2004

San Antonio Express-News G. Chambers Williams III Column.
February 8, 2004

Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn., Dave Beal Column.
February 8, 2004

Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn., Career Column.
February 8, 2004

Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn., Real World Economics Column.
February 8, 2004

Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn., Investor's Eye Column.
February 8, 2004

Arrival of Lowe's in St. Paul, Minn., Has Smaller Retailers Nervous.
February 8, 2004

Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn., Entrepreneur Column.
February 8, 2004

Marketers Find No Easy Target When Taking Aim at Auto Buyers.
February 8, 2004

SUVs Lead Way for Chicago-Area Buyers.
February 8, 2004

Chicago Tribune Bill Barnhart Column.
February 8, 2004... By Bill Barnhart, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--IPO FOOLS RUSH IN WHERE THERE'S MUCH TO DREAD: As Adlai Stevenson III once said when launching a bid for public office, "The sap is rising." Eager...

Chicago Tribune Car Notes Column.
February 8, 2004... By Jim Mateja and Rick Popely, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--CHICAGO -- BENTLEY PLANS EXPANDED LINEUP: The Bentley Arnage sedan will be joined by a Continental coupe in April or May. And though it hasn't...

Chicago Tribune Binary Beat Column.
February 8, 2004... By James Coates, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--MACS ATTACK FUN, ENTERTAINMENT WITH EASE: The most commonly asked question I get from my friends and coworkers goes like this: "I (or maybe my kids) am/are...

Diamonds Are Cloaked in Romantic Charm, but Buyers Need to Keep a Clear Head.
February 8, 2004

Illinois Lawmaker Readies Bill to Ban Certain Mutual Fund Fees.
February 8, 2004

Emotion Integral Part of Buying Home.
February 8, 2004

India Confronts Jobs Backlash; Skilled Labor Force Luring More Work from U.S.
February 8, 2004

Chicago Tribune Real Estate Column.
February 8, 2004... By Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--CHICAGO -- The real estate industry has an army of lobbyists who keep an eye open for governmental actions that might affect the housing business. But I doubt...

United's Future Flies with Ted; Discount Airline Begins Operations on Thursday.
February 8, 2004

Chicago Tribune Worklife Column.
February 8, 2004... By Carol Kleiman, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--EXPERTS DIVIDED ON WORK/LIFE OUTLOOK: Even though expert Paul Rupert says the expansion of work/life benefits has "plateaued" in a challenging economy, the...

Akron, Ohio, Family Learns Special Cars Need Special Insurance.
February 8, 2004

Goodyear Hopes New Tire Will Boost Company.
February 8, 2004

Critics Try to Pressure Landlords of Busy Clubs in Atlanta Neighborhood.
February 8, 2004

Radio Host Is Native of Fayetteville, Ga.
February 8, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Bankruptcies Column.
February 8, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Business Listing Column.
February 8, 2004

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Tapan Munroe Column.
February 8, 2004

Wal-Mart May Open in Richmond, Calif., Mall.
February 8, 2004

Retired Helena, Mont., Broker Finds New Career in Day Trading.
February 8, 2004

The Record, Hackensack, N.J., Your Money's Worth Column.
February 8, 2004

New Jersey Makes, World Takes.
February 8, 2004

First Data Facing Antitrust Probe of Western Union Unit.
February 8, 2004

Nextel to Give New Jersey Firm's Wireless Technology a Try.
February 8, 2004

No Letup Expected in Outsourcing Trend.
February 8, 2004

High Point, N.C., Advocates Assess Marketing Appeals.
February 8, 2004

Fort Valley, Ga., Bus Company Hit by Layoffs, Going through Reorganization.
February 8, 2004

Buying a Boat Brings Up Wave of Issues for Consumers.
February 8, 2004

The Miami Herald Money Matters Column.
February 8, 2004... By Harriet Johnson Brackey, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 8--SURE, YOU CAN GIVE UP THE LATTE, BUT IF YOU'RE IN REAL HOT WATER? When people find themselves on the brink of a financial crisis, Harvard Law...

Indiana Business Interests Play Defense with Cash-Hungry Legislature.
February 8, 2004

Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky., Business People Column.
February 8, 2004

Alternative Minimum Tax Bedevils Middle-Class Taxpayers.
February 8, 2004

Don't Forget that $400 Advance You Got on Child Tax Credit.
February 8, 2004

What Homeowners Should Know at Tax Time.
February 8, 2004