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Local Financial Stories Archive

November, 2009

11/02

Demand For Thanksgiving Meals Reaches All Time High
The requests for help have at least tripled.

Will You Ever Get Your Auto Bailout Tax Dollars Back?
A new government report says you shouldn't hold your breath.

Senate Close To Extending Unemployment Benefits
Legislation cleared procedural hurdle Monday, setting up a vote to pass the bill later in the week.

11/03

Recipe Finders Help You Save Money and Food
There are simple new ways to make use of what you have and turn it into something you just might want to eat

More Need Stresses Brighton Center
Demand for food is "overwhelming."

Mixed News For Nation's Automakers
While GM and Ford see October sales rise over the same month last year, Chrysler reports a major slide.

New Jobs Coming To Butler & Warren Counties
Intelligrated has announced it has big plans for growth..

11/04

Could You Get Paid Sick Days For H1N1?
If you're sick and worried about staying home because you don't have paid sick leave, help may be on the way.

Where Will You Gamble?
If you’re a gambler, where will you put your money down?

How Much Will Levies Increase Your Taxes?
John Matarese looks into how much your property tax may go up next year, due to passage of Cincinnati-area levies Tuesday night

Senate Acts To Extend Aid For Jobless, Homebuyers
Senate votes to give jobless up to 20 weeks of additional unemployment benefits & expand tax credit program for homebuyers.

Be Wary Of Rideshare Offers
Carpooling might save money, but what risks are you taking by getting into a car with a stranger?

11/05

$200M Investment Keeps 7,400 GE Jobs In Tri-State
The University of Cincinnati will partner with General Electric for a new Aerospace Propulsion Research Center at the Evendale complex.

Congress Votes To Aid Homebuyers, Jobless
Under the measure, the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers would be extended for seven months.

Thousands Of Butler Co. Residents To Get Tax Reduction
Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds said most people are paying taxes on more than their house is worth.

Food For Fines Program Gets Canned
Springdale can't afford it this year.

Indiana Schools Warned Of Funding Cuts
The state's superintendent says fiscal woes are threatening school budgets.

Is Your Car's Spare Tire Old and Dangerous?
John Matarese shows the risk of using a spare tire... and how to know the exact age of your tires

GE Keeps Its Engines Revving
GE Aviation to upgrade facilities to stay in Evendale

11/06

Jobless Rate Tops 10% For First Time Since '83
Nearly 16 million people can't find jobs and employers cut a net total of 190,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department says.

Stock Futures Drop After Unemployment Rate Jumps
Stock futures are falling after the government says more jobs were lost in October than expected, pushing the unemployment rate above 10 percent.

Scrumptious Recipes Using Leftover Turkey
Cook up for leftover Thanksgiving bird with these recipes from the Oriental Wok.

Do Outlets Really Save Money?
John Matarese has a consumer investigation into whether outlet stores really offer savings these days compared with malls and discount stores

More People Asking & Receiving Foreclosure Help
More people are asking for help, and in return, their homes are staying off the auction block.

Analysis: 10 Percent Jobless Is Obama's New World
The President is now dealing with a brand new reality.

11/09

AAA: Ohio Gas Prices Down From Last Week
The dip in prices follows a 35-cent jump from early October to early November.

P&G To Close Miami Valley R&D Facility
Procter & Gamble plans to close its Miami Valley research and development facility in Colerain Twp., according to company spokesperson, Paul Fox.

Stocks Jump After G-20 Pledge To Aid Economies
The Dow Jones industrial average is at its highest level in more than a year as a falling dollar boosts prices for commodities including gold and oil.

Metropole Tenants File Fair Housing Complaint
Plans to turn building into luxury hotel forces out 200 low-income residents.

11/10

Magic Johnson, Jesse Jackson Stop By Tri-State
The NBA legend and civil rights pioneer helped kick off the 2009 Opportunity Exchange Conference.

Need For Food Stamps Increases In Butler County
More than one out of every 10 people in Butler County rely on food stamps.

Mason Proposes Tax For Visitors To Kings Island, The Beach
Mason City Council has made its first move to create a tax on admission to the city's attractions.

Phone-A-Thon Saves Hundreds Of Homes From Foreclosure
Veterans among those who were helped during October 14-16 event.

Medicaid Cuts Mean Tough Choices For Indiana Hospitals
The state's hospital association president says the cuts are a big blow to their ability to serve their communities.

11/11

Program Helps Wilmington Residents Learn How To Grow Food
A project by Wilmington College is helping residents in these tough economic times.

Tips For Saving Money On A Thanksgiving Feast
Here are eight suggestions for serving a memorable Thanksgiving meal and still have dollars left over.

11/12

Apartments To Be Built For Chronically Homeless
Five buildings are set to be turned into new apartments for the chronically homeless.

Roasted Turkey With Sage Sausage Stuffing
Thanksgiving is around the corner. Here's a delicious recipe to make your dinner extra special.

Projected Deficit Forcing Layoffs At Metro
Metro also says without a fare increase, service will be cut 20 percent, starting next month.

Requests Up for Utility Assistance
Butler County agency has seen 23% increase in requests for assistance from this time last year.

11/13

The Best Thanksgiving Ever, On a Budget
The best Thanksgiving ever in tough economic times? You betcha!

11/16

Ohio Gas Prices Down 10 Cents From Last Week
According to AAA, the current statewide average for regular-grade gas at $2.48 per gallon

LeeAnn Miller’s Potluck Potatoes With Ham
How to make a delicious dinner on a budget.

11/17

UPS Projects Busiest Day Of The Year
UPS Inc. expects to deliver roughly 22 million small packages on its busiest day this year.

Costco Stops Carrying Coca-Cola Products
Will this change your shopping habits?

Letter Reveals Possible Embezzlement Case Involving Local Realtor
A local woman says she got a letter stating that the accounts of the condo association where she lives had been wiped out.

Beam Global To Close Ohio Bottling Plant
Beam Global Spirits & Wine says it plans to close its Cincinnati bottling plant in two years, shedding 184 jobs.

Condo Owners Say Management Co. Embezzled Money
ORP Realty managed more than a dozen properties.

11/18

City Council Approves Metro Fare Hike
While Cincinnati city council approved the fare increase, they voted to take out part of the proposal.

11/19

Kentucky Unemployment Rate Up In October
The Kentucky economy is showing small signs of improvement.

11/20

Ohio Unemployment Rate Up To 10.5 Percent
The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in October was 618,000, up from 594,000 in September.

Cincinnati Ranked In Top 5 Of Charitable Cities
When it comes to being charitable, Cincinnati is among the top cities in the country, according to a new study by Men's Health Magazine.

Kings Island Asking Visitors To Fight Tax
"Tell Them No!" the sign in the Kings Island parking lot reads.

Indiana Unemployment Rate At 9.8%
But the state's rate is below the national rate for the first time in a year.



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