Economy

Apple Earnings Preview: Supply Chain Problems in China Hit iPhone Sales, Focus on Demand Outlook | Arena

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next year for bonds

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Personal Finance by Nellie S. Huang Kiplinger If there’s any truth to the adage “it’s always darker before dawn,” it’s that the sun should be heating up the bond market sometime soon. Despite a brief rally in December, the bond market suffered its worst decline in decades, thanks to rapid and large interest rate increases … Read more

World Chef: My grandmother was right, food is medicine food

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Hippocrates has good advice for getting through a cold, wet Midwestern winter. In 400 BC, this father of modern medicine is reported to have said, “Let food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.” It took us more than 2,000 years to begin to follow his advice. says Neil Barnard, MD, co-chair of … Read more

The Directors Series is based on the book by the author of FM | Hawk’s Eye – Burlington, Iowa

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Terrence Gordon is a man of many talents – which draws him to Fort Madison. Born in England, he was educated and raised in a military family in South America. While on a plane, the captain gives him a pair of golden wings and shows him the cockpit. “…and I think my fate was more … Read more

NASCAR Chicago Street Race announces July 4th concerts, general ticket sales

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Robert Chanick, Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — The soundtrack to the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race, which is set to turn Grant Park into a pop-up racetrack over the Fourth of July weekend, will have more than screeching tires and roaring engines. In addition to 200-mile-per-hour racing cars, the two-day event will feature full-fledged concerts ranging … Read more

Paying off your credit card debt is a good solution for the new year

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Carrying a balance has always been expensive, but it’s especially expensive now. The average credit card interest rate in mid-December was 19.42%, the highest rate since 1992. As the Federal Reserve continues to raise short-term interest rates to stifle inflation, average rates could rise even higher, says Ted Rossman, Credit Card Analyzer’s Bankrate.comwhich tracks interest … Read more

Governor holds hearing on mental health ahead of state budget negotiations

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RACINE – Gov. Tony Evers was in town Wednesday for a hearing with community leaders about programs in place to help those with mental health issues. The message from the community has been that the programs are there, but the needs are great and growing, and they could use additional funding to expand. Evers said … Read more

Free markets to help workers succeed

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Raleigh – I have two favorite Ronald Reagan quotes about the world of work. The former demonstrates his mastery of an indispensable political tool: self-deprecating humor. “It’s real hard work that didn’t kill anyone,” he quipped, “but I understand, why take a chance?” My other favorite quote from Reagan makes a serious point: “I believe … Read more

How pay transparency can affect your job search or raise

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Knowing if you get paid fairly for the work you do is a puzzle shrouded in lack of information. However, that may change, and pay transparency could be the catalyst. It’s a growing trend for companies to disclose what drives an existing job or job opening – whether it’s voluntarily or because governments mandate it. … Read more