Banks vs. Credit Unions: Which one is right for you?

Once you start making money, one of the most important questions to ask is how - and where - you can save it. Choosing between a bank or a credit union is one of the first decisions you should make, but it's not always an easy one. We've got a ...

• 9:34 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

Freebie Corner: Free video message from Santa and more

Christmas is sneaking up on us, it will be here before you know it. Everyone is going to be spending money on gifts, wouldn't it be nice to score some things for free? How great would it be for your child(ren) to get a free video message from Santa. When ...

• 3:27 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Top 5 ways to boost your credit score

If your credit score is less than stellar, it doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a life living in your parents’ basement and riding the city bus. Although negative items like bankruptcies and late payments will stay on your credit report for seven years, there are a few things you can start doing today to ...

• 3:10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Report: 2012 most expensive year for gasoline

The average price per gallon of gasoline for 2012 looks to be the most expensive on record. “We did the math, and the numbers don’t lie. Last year’s average price of gasoline nationwide was $3.51 per gallon,” said Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHann of GasBuddy.com. The national average for 2012 ...

• 12:01 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012

Area fighters boxing to benefit vets

• 11:07 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012

Freebie Corner: Free pizza at Sbarro's and more

Halloween is over and only three more holidays to go until we can all take a breather.  Kick-start this weekend by heading on over to Sbarro's for a free pizza (yumm!).  This offer is valid for today only! Since Thanksgiving is just a round the corner, I found an online ...

• 10:24 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012

Gas prices hovering near $3 a gallon

There appears to be relief at the gas pump as prices are falling below $3 per gallon in some areas. The lowest spotted in Southwest Ohio as reported to the gasbuddy.com analysts is $2.99 per gallon at three gas stations in Butler County. Montgomery County’s lowest price reported is $3.07 ...

• 10:53 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

4 fun and affordable fall and Halloween craft projects

Fall is here and Halloween is only a few weeks away. I love making art/craft projects with the kids. But I love using or re-purposing what we already have.  Here are 4 of my favorite craft projects that fit the bill.  1. As the leaves are turning beautiful colors and soon ...

• 9:50 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 2012

Foreign investments in Latin America: A mostly one-way street

Given the magnitude of the financial crisis in the United States, it is not surprising to think that foreign direct investment (FDI) activity to Latin America from U.S. investors increased by 31 percent in 2012. Several countries in Latin America are the darlings of the emerging markets with Mexico leading ...

• 2:17 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall leaves WSU

• 8:12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012