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PRACTICAL ECONOMICS

An Employment Report
To Celebrate

Discounting the impact of lousy February weather, employment trends are looking up.

REAL ESTATE

Commercial Real Estate
A Drag on Economy

High vacancy rates and mortgage defaults won’t go away quickly.

BUSINESS COSTS

Tax Win for Downsizing Firms

Laid off workers also gain in a stunning district court decision.

COMMUNITY

"Buying a new car is a total waste of hard-earned money, especially when great used cars 3-5 years old at 1/2 their original price are available. Could the reduction in financing and elevated used-car resale values mean that dealers actually start 'dealing' with buyers..." – J. Wilson

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Security Scramble
Will Slow Travel

Full body scanners are coming -- and so are more delays and canceled flights.

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Saturday Mail Getting the Sack

Businesses will have to readjust their promotion plans once the USPS switches to a Monday to Friday schedule.

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Test Your Start-Up Know-How

How much do you know about getting started -- and achieving financial success?

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CURRENT LETTER

No Quick Turnaround for Commercial Real Estate

Though sales are starting to improve -- thanks to investors snapping up bargains on top-tier malls, office and apartment buildings -- that's just a first step. Vacancies won't top out until year-end, and commercial real estate will be a drag on growth for at least a year. (Login required)

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