January 27, 2017, 6:01am Business
We are still a paper nation. Despite technological advances, we continue to use a lot of paper. And a lot of it is stuffed in closets, file cabinets and shopping bags. And, for some of us, stacked on our floors. Read story
January 25, 2017, 6:00am Business
The other day, I sat on the couch in my home office and read a book. Read story
January 24, 2017, 6:00am Business
Keys to fulfilling President Donald Trump’s pledge to “Make America Great Again” are well-prepared people who employers can hire to run our factories and businesses. Read story
January 23, 2017, 6:01am Business
Editor's note: Kenneth Harney wrote this column before Friday, when President Trump suspended the premium rate cut. Read story
January 22, 2017, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: The three bank stocks — Bank of America, Citigroup and BB&T — I’ve owned since September 2014 had disappointing results at first. My stockbroker nearly persuaded me to sell them last September, but I didn’t want another loss, and their dividends were better than what the cash… Read story
January 21, 2017, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: After spending 55 minutes on the phone with Verizon and being switched to four different departments, I think I got my problem solved. Then I had to call American Express and was placed on hold for probably five minutes. (The people there always keep me on hold.)… Read story
January 20, 2017, 6:01am Business
In communicating the message that credit matters, we have made some people scared about making certain moves that are actually in their best interest. Read story
January 18, 2017, 6:00am Business
If you are tired of the clutter in your life, it’s time to do something about it. Read story
January 17, 2017, 6:00am Business
Fifty years ago, Boeing, Weyerhaeuser and PACCAR were the “crème de la crème” of Washington’s publicly traded corporations. Twenty-five years ago, Microsoft, Costco and Starbucks joined the list. Now, when people talk about our state’s top businesses, Alaska Airlines is part of that conversation. Read story
January 16, 2017, 6:00am Business
The average commission rate paid on American home sale transactions continues to decline and could dip below 5 percent within the next few years. Read story
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