Bad economy good for financial advisers
You don't need an economics degree from Harvard to know when the economy is in the toilet. The experts in Washington, D.C., can debate all they want about whether we're in a recession. But all most folks need to do is look at their pocketbooks. Prices keep climbing, bills keep coming and paychecks don't stretch far enough. Sounds like the perfect time to walk away from careers with an established international company and start a new business.
Satchmo's House of BBQ offers a real horn of plenty
For those in search of traditional Southern barbecue, the revelation that there's a new restaurant in Modesto that specializes in such finger-lickin' fare should be music to their ears.
Riverbank home to area's 2nd Best Buy
These days, those shopping dollars don't seem to go very far. Prices for everything just keep going up and earnings aren't keeping pace. For hard-pressed consumers, getting the most bang for their buck isn't just a good idea, it's a necessity. That can mean everything from watching newspaper ads for great sales to buying some essential food items in bulk.
Columnists: David W. Hill
- New downtown pub has games, TVs, food and lots of beer
- New downtown pub has games, TVs, food and lots of beer
- Jimboy's serves its last taco
- New eatery wings its way to you
- Even in a weak economy, agriculture is stalwart
- CarMax driving for a good ride
- Store all about fun and gaming
- PetSmart adding a store at Sisk
- Designer gets clients involved
- Chains battle for hot Modesto intersection
- Miki features new look, taste
- Optimistic about mall's new stores
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