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Hummelstown Borough Council president Jerry Kling dies - 12/8/2010 - Jerry Kling, 61, president of Hummelstown Borough Council and an investigator with the state attorney generals office, died this morning as he was coming in to work.

Savings Experiment: How to Save Money on Heat at Night - 12/30/2009 - When winter chills get your teeth chattering, one way to stay warm--and save money on heating bills---is to throw on a pair of wool socks, some sweaters, winter boots and a hat, but who wants to do that while lounging at home? We certainly don't.

15 Signs Your Workplace is Dysfunctional - 12/30/2009 - Does your job drive you crazy? Do you sometimes wonder if you are the only sane person in working there? Is your workplace dysfunctional, or is it you? Here's how to find out"

How To Teach Children to Save Money - 12/12/2009 - Teaching children to save money isn't easy. They usually want to spend money they receive immediately. Often to encourage savings, you may need to show children the benefits of saving in exaggerated ways.

How to Save for a Big Purchase - 12/12/2009 - Plan for Upcoming Expenses by Earning More and Spending Less By Jennifer Wolf, About.com Guide

How Much Should I Save for My Childs College Education? - 12/11/2009 - The first thing you should do is find out how much college will likely cost for your child when they will be attending.

10 Pet Businesses to Start Today - 12/9/2009 - Got a love for pooches? A hankering for kitties? Then these pet businesses will be right up your alley.

Harrisburg fire chief to resign - 12/8/2009 - Harrisburg Fire Chief Daniel Soulier will be stepping down next week after a few months in the post.

Defense turns to character witnesses in Ramaley trial - 12/8/2009 - Attorneys for Sean Ramaley, a former lawmaker accused of taking a no-work job at ex-House Whip Mike Veon's Beaver Falls headquarters while running for office in 2004, called a series of witnesses

State prison term ordered in midstate tractor theft spree - 12/8/2009 - Nine months after taking his guilty plea,

Cumberland County officials break ground for $10 million public safety center - 12/8/2009 - Cumberland County officials this afternoon staged a groundbreaking ceremony for a $10 million public safety center being built in Middlesex Township.

Building Your Financial Safety Net - 11/29/2009 - Where do you turn when you're faced with a financial emergency? Do you have money set aside to cover the unexpected expenses

Make Saving Automatic - 11/29/2009 - Do you have a savings account, yet find it difficult to find money to deposit into it? This isnt an uncommon problem and most people find it hard to save.

Where to Keep Your Savings - 11/29/2009 - So, youve set up an automatic savings program and youre finally building up that emergency fund,

Landlords Hate "Boomerangs" - 11/28/2009 - So-called "boomerangs" are people aged 18-35 who are returning home rather than renting apartments or renting houses

Roommate Listings Nearly Double in Downturn - 11/28/2009 - According to a Craigslist spokesperson, roommate listings are up 160 percent over the past two years.

Democrats trying for GOP support for clunker funds - 8/4/2009 - WASHINGTON Facing a White House deadline, Senate Democrats are struggling to win over enough reluctant Republicans to pass a $2 billion extension

Consumer spending rises in June, 2nd straight gain - 8/4/2009 - WASHINGTON Consumers opened their wallets and pocketbooks a bit more in June, increasing their spending

Iran says 3 Americans arrested for illegal entry - 8/4/2009 - TEHRAN, Iran Iran said Tuesday the three Americans who strayed across the border from Iraq are under arrest for illegal entry and

Plane hits control tower at Thai airport, 1 killed - 8/4/2009 - BANGKOK A passenger plane skidded off the runway and crashed into a building after landing on the

Pakistan questions 200 after 8 Christians killed - 8/4/2009 - Police questioned more than 200 people to determine if rioting that killed eight Christians was spontaneous or planned by a militant group, a Pakistani official said Tuesday.

$100 Million Payday Poses Problem for Pay Czar - 8/4/2009 - In a few weeks, the Treasury Department's czar of executive pay will have to answer this $100 million question: Should Andrew J. Hall get his bonus?

Consumer Spending Rises in June as Incomes Fall - 8/4/2009 - Consumers increased their spending in June for the second straight month, even as incomes fell sharply. The Commerce Department says consumers boosted their spending 0.4 percent, slightly ahead of analysts' estimates.

Where you won't shop in 2009 - 1/28/2009 - Store closing and bankruptcies will hit a host of well-known stores in the coming year.

Where You Won't Shop in 2009 - 1/24/2009 - While industry executives and shoppers will remember 2008 as the year the party ended, figure 2009 to be the year of the hangover.

Butler commissioners say no to Boscovs bailout - 1/22/2009 - The Butler County commissioners refused to second a motion on a vote that would have pledged $5.8 million in future loan from the U.S. Depart

Butler commissioners say no to Boscovs bailout - 1/18/2009 - The Butler County commissioners refused to second a motion on a vote that would have pledged $5.8 million in future Community Development Block Grant funds as collateral for Boscovs $35 million loan from the U.S.

A Hot Streak for Retailers - 6/10/2008 - Forbes - NY,USA The intense heat across much of the US is spawning a wave of sales at retail stores as shoppers snap up summer items they'd held off buying during the ...

Goody's to close 69 of its stores - 6/10/2008 - Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USA Unfortunately, retail, in a lot of cases, is not in that discretionary mix," he said. Despite the highly competitive retail landscape with stores like ...

Why Wal-Mart is fanatical about low prices for products - 6/10/2008 - Cargonews Asia - Hong Kong It is for this reason that many consider Wal-Mart, "a supply chain-driven company that also has retail stores''. It's no secret that the Wal-Mart business ...

Breaking: iPhone 3G is subsidized; no-more iTunes activation? - 6/10/2008 - CNET News - San Francisco,CA,USA The press release also states only that the iPhone will be available at its retail stores, making no mention of online ordering.

ShopLocalSaver.com go'es live. - 2/1/2008 - Beginning February 1st 2008 Car dealers will be able to list their inventory of new and used vehicles on ShopLocalSaver.com Free of Charge.