Why a used Civic still costs $16,118
Economy models haven't been big sellers in recent years, and carmakers built relatively few of them. Now supplies are tight as demand for the vehicles soars along with gas prices.
Archive for July 18, 2008
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Homebuilder’s solution: Pay early, pay often
For builder Rick Judson, there is no place like a town home. That's because a gamble on multifamily complexes in his hometown of Charlotte is paying off.
Homebuilder’s solution: Pay early, pay often
For builder Rick Judson, there is no place like a town home. That's because a gamble on multifamily complexes in his hometown of Charlotte is paying off.
Businesses brace for minimum wage hike
With commodity, fuel and insurance costs hitting record highs, small-business owners are anxious about next week's federal minimum wage hike, which will require employers in 26 states to raise their base to $6.55.
Light a store, save a town
The residents of this windswept basin 100 miles from anywhere know that if they want something done, they have to do it themselves. Whether it's repairing a tractor or rejuvenating Main Street, the people here fix their own problems. So when the town's last clothing shop shuttered, forcing them to make an hourlong roundtrip for a pair of socks, they decided to fix that too.