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Diversify with Exchange-Traded Funds

Kristi Leigh — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:20 GMT

If you think now is the time get in or back in the stock market, it's important to keep a fundamental rule in mind - make sure you're diversified both in and outside of the stock market.

Economy tightening holiday giving

Allison Brown — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:09:52 GMT

With the end of the year holiday season approaching, several different agencies are already collecting money, food, even clothing to help people in need.

Five Guys opens at Westgate Village

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:05:35 GMT

Five Guys Burger and Fries, a national restaurant chain, has opened its first restaurant Monday in Toledo at the Westgate Village Shopping Center.

Money in Sports = Money Lost

Howard Chen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:13:14 GMT

Money in college athletics might as well be chalked up as money lost. Outside of the largest programs in the country, the slumping economy only adds to the budget struggles of mid-sized schools like Toledo and BGSU. (Part 1 of 2)

Where is Toledo's 2010 budget?

Shaun Hegarty — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:16:51 GMT

There's a lingering question in the city of Toledo this weekend. Is the 2010 budget ready to go? The answer seems to depend on who you ask. Although some within the city say it's done, others say it's not.

Successful Firelands job fair

Allison Brown — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:18:15 GMT

FOX Toledo News was involved with the Firelands Community job Fair Friday afternoon, which was held at the Bowling Green State University Firelands campus in Huron.

Balancing risk with investments

Kristi Leigh — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:12:04 GMT

Every kind of financial investment carries some kind of risk. So how can you protect yourself and still make a profit?

Toledo trash workers reduction?

Barrett Andrews — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:53:01 GMT

Reductions in solid waste staff are inevitable as the city transitions to automated pickup, but don't expect to hear about pinkslips anytime soon, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner said Friday at an unrelated news conference.

Media Texting helps small businesses

Sharia Davis — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:36:45 GMT

Many people use text messages through their cell phones and mobile devices to communicate these days. Media Texting in Maumee is helping small businesses advertise through the mobile medium.

Arena's immediate economic impact

Sharia Davis — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:22 GMT

It's been just about a month and downtown businesses have felt an economic surge since the Lucas County Arena opened its doors for a myriad of events.

When to leave investments alone

Kristi Leigh — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:54:20 GMT

With the stock markets' fluctuations, it can be hard to know when to take action or leave your investments alone.

Over 250 unclaimed tax refunds in NW OH

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:11 GMT

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown today announced that nearly 2,500 Ohioans have unclaimed tax refunds owed to them by the Internal Revenue Service.

Tweet a job

Michelle Zepeda — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:32:49 GMT

Twitter is hooking up local job candidates with open positions fast.

$24B package aims to help citizens

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:34:25 GMT

The House is poised to send the White House a bill extending aid to over a million people in danger of exhausting jobless benefits and additional tax credits for prospective homebuyers crucial to rejuvenating the housing market.

Rebounding market concerns

Kristi Leigh — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:24:54 GMT

The stock market has been unpredictable to say the least. When you've seen dramatic changes in your retirement account, you probably feel the urge to take action, but that may not be the best thing to do.

Decoma moves on $17.5M expansion

Allison Brown — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:51:32 GMT

Decoma Modular Systems, Inc., said it will go forward with a $17.5 million expansion of its manufacturing operation in Toledo and add over 125 new jobs in 2010.

Toledo, regional economic outlook

Kristi Leigh — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:33:56 GMT

Many economists are saying we may see the economy begin to rebound.
One of the nations leading economic forecasters paid Toledo a visit to deliver his take.

Branding yourself as invaluable

Allison Brown — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:12:43 GMT

In today's economy, people are chomping at the bit for jobs, and that means you can potentially be replaced if you aren't pulling your weight.

Online trading pitfalls

Kristi Leigh — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:59:07 GMT

You can do just about anything online these days, from posting pictures, to finding a job, or keeping your checkbook up to date. With all this convenience at your fingertips, you might wonder if you should invest online, too.

Food for Thought rummage sale

Sharia Davis — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:41:49 GMT

Foodf for Thought, an area non-profit, is hoping someone's old belongings will help feed thousands of people in Northwest Ohio.

Unemployed volunteers giving back

Sharia Davis — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:10:32 GMT

With thousands of people unemployed, some laid off workers are using their spare time helping others.

Importance of insurance protection

Sharia Davis — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:56:01 GMT

Racquel Lawrence's house didn't burn down to the ground. It didn't even get damaged by a torrential downpour. Rachel said one afternoon someone broke into her home and stole $7,000 worth of electronics.

Social Networking Scammers

Kristi Leigh — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:10:42 GMT

You might think posting an unflattering picture of yourself is the only potential danger on Facebook or MySpace. But you'd be wrong. Scammers are now using social networking sites as another way to get at your personal information.

Importance of life insurance

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:56:09 GMT

I'm wrapping up with a look at why life insurance is so important.

A $2M upgrade at Camp Perry

Kelly Miner — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:56:48 GMT

As part of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act a $2 million project is being built to help house Ohio National Guard soldiers and airmen who train at the Camp Perry Joint Training Facility in Port Clinton.

55 laid off at UTMC

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:32:41 GMT

The University of Toledo Medical Center will lay off 55 employees due to the stagnant economy.

LDC purchases Ohio Theatre

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:13:15 GMT

The Ohio Theatre in North Toledo will close Oct. 31 after 88 years of operation, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. The Lagrange Development Corporation has decided to purchase the theatre and are putting together plans to renovate it.

When to cut back on life insurance

Kristi Leigh — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:09:43 GMT

Gary from Rossford asks, "when can you start to cut back on life insurance, if you ever do?"

State jobless rates differ from nation

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:10 GMT

The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level since early January, as layoffs ease a bit amid a fledgling economic recovery.

Retailers report Sept. sales declines

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:47:33 GMT

Early September reports from retailers show sales are still falling for many amid worries about jobs and tight credit, but many of the results came in better than expected.