Marty and Max: Real Estate Tango

Pivots are often used to accomplish tango dance steps. One's pivot must be stable, confident, and calm. This can make a big difference in the dance and lead to more control in one's embrace.

PROP 2: Say what, senator?

I became confused after reading Friday’s Press (A5). I found a Guest Opinion by Sen. Mary Souza discussing a variety of issues. One was the changes the Legislature were making in Senate Bill 1159 to make it more difficult for the public to be successful in passing those “pesky” initiatives. I can certainly understand why legislators don’t want people stirring up the water in their pond. However, the senator then went on to say “I realized, then, that many folks aren’t clear on the initiative process. Once it has enough signatures and passes election, the initiative bypasses the Legislature entirely and is signed into law, or not, by the governor.”

American orders 460 new planes from Boeing, Airbus

Company has fallen from world's biggest airline to No. 3 in three years

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines is revamping its fleet with a record order for at least 460 new jets, a move it says will save fuel and give passengers a quieter, more comfortable ride.

Take a close look at your CLUE report

A Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange report is compiled on you by the insurance industry to evaluation your risk profile so as to price insurance policies. Negative information means higher rates. The system is also used to track your claims and even your inquiries.

Idaho exports rebound over 2009 totals

BOISE (AP) - Idaho exports shipped through September climbed to $3.83 billion, putting 2010 on a pace to come close the state's 2008 record of $5 billion, the Idaho Department of Commerce said in a recent report.

FDA panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck

A Food and Drug Administration panel voted 13-10 that the drug’s benefits outweigh its risks, including potential birth defects if used during pregnancy

Rise in signed contracts gives housing market lift

Fourth increase in five months

NEW YORK - People are starting to buy homes again, lifting a battered industry that is bracing for its worst sales year in more than a decade.

And so it begins 33rd Christmas for All campaign launches now

It’s the day after Thanksgiving, which means at least three things:

A turn for the worse in a hurry for this family

Things were starting to turn around for this family, after a few financially challenging years.

Century of influence

Five ways Fed's power has expanded during its 100-year history

Obama: Fuel-efficient cars an answer to gas prices

Automakers on track to deliver an average 55 mpg by 2025

'Safe' to buy

Home buyer confidence up, realtors say; lower-prices homes represent higher percentage of sales

Two 20-somethings extend 'invisible hands' in virus outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — Liam Elkind's big heart and his break from college was a highlight of 83-year-old Carol Sterling's week.

New microchip card for US purchases in Europe

NEW YORK - If you've traveled to Europe recently, you may have had the frustrating experience of being unable to use a U.S.-issued credit card for automated transactions, like renting a bike from a stand on the street, paying for highway tolls or buying a train ticket from an unmanned kiosk. A new prepaid smart card from Travelex solves that problem by utilizing the microchip and PIN technology that is standard in credit cards in Europe, but not here.

Assumptions can be dangerous to investors

Every day of our lives, we make assumptions. We assume that the people we encounter regularly will behave in a manner to which we are accustomed. We assume that if we take care of our cars, they will get us to where we want to go. In fact, we need to make assumptions to bring order to our world. But, in some parts of our life - such as investing - assumptions can prove dangerous.

Lower jet fuel costs help airlines, not passengers

Crazy, but good

Good times keep rolling at the pump as Americanspaying less than $2 a gallon

Ask Fish and Game

Ho, ho, holy cow! I've been scammed!

What does this time of year mean to you? Snow? Maybe. Colder temps? Maybe. Turkey? Of course! Gift giving? YES! Scammers and crooks? Without a doubt!

Washington's pricing problem, getting worse?