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Democrats pick up 5 Senate seats, gain in House

Democrats strengthened their majorities in both houses of Congress, assuring President-elect Barack Obama a stronger hand in enacting his agenda of change. Obama defeated Republican challenger Sen. John McCain, who was unable to distance himself ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, eTaiwan News,  5 Nov 2008
Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. House of Representatives,  Barack Obama

Democrats expected to deepen majority in Congress

Democrats expected to profit from the popularity of Barack Obama and deepen their majorities in both chambers of U.S. Congress, as Americans turned out at the polls Tuesday in record numbers. Public concern about the U.S. economy increased the ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, Taiwan News,  4 Nov 2008
Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Senate,  Barack Obama,  U.S. House of Representatives

When away from home, protect your valuables / HANGING ON TO CASH: Keep credit cards safe, use traveler's checks

The last thing any traveler wants is to lose in the middle of a vacation is a wallet, whether it's misplaced or taken by a pickpocket. As the summer travel season approaches, it's a good time to review the financial rules of the road. Consumers who ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, San Francisco Chronicle,  1 Jun 2008

Americans worry about funding a long retirement

Americans worry that inflation and the rising cost of health care are increasing the risk that they will run out of money in retirement, according to a study released Monday. The survey by the Society of Actuaries found that people already retired were ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, San Francisco Chronicle,  19 May 2008

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates. The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement portfolios found ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, San Francisco Chronicle,  12 May 2008

For better autofuel efficiency, let up on gas

NEW YORK — When David Champion is behind the wheel of a car, he accelerates slowly and brakes gingerly. He tries to drive, he says, as if there were a cup of coffee on the dashboard that would shower him with scalding liquid if he were over­zealous ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, The Register Guard,  4 May 2008

Costs rise again at nursing homes

Study warns of worker shortage Wednesday, April 30, 2008 AP BUSINESS WRITER NEW YORK Costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and some in-home care services have increased for a fifth consecutive year, and could rise ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, Canton Repository,  30 Apr 2008
Related Topics: Genworth Financial Inc

Study finds increases in nursing home, assisted living costs

NEW YORK (AP) -- Costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and some in-home care services have increased for a fifth consecutive year, and could rise further if a shortage of long-term care workers isn't resolved, a new study indicates. The ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, Buffalo News,  29 Apr 2008
Related Topics: Genworth Financial Inc

Jobs available for persistent teens

NEW YORK — Albertsons supermarket said “no,” and so did Macy’s department store and a local grocer. But 16-year-old Lila Woloshin hasn’t given up on getting a summer job. Now she’s working on an application for part-time work at the local Petco animal ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, The Register Guard,  20 Apr 2008
Related Topics: Jim Taylor,  Dale Carnegie,  Facebook Inc.,  YMCA

Payment plans, extensions aid late tax filers / Those who ignore Tuesday's deadline can face penalties, interest and delayed rebates

Tax filing day is just around the corner, but some Americans may not be ready to submit their returns by Tuesday. Others may not have the cash to pay the tax they owe. Ignoring the deadline can cost taxpayers plenty in penalties and interest. And this ...

From EILEEN ALT POWELL, San Francisco Chronicle,  12 Apr 2008

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