June 14, 2011
AgencyGasoline prices continue to slide
By Mike Glover Local gasoline prices have fallen for the sixth consecutive week. Today's weekly report by SactoGasPrices.com, a GasBuddy.com website, said the average price of gas in the Sacramento area declined 4.8 cents to $3.86 per gallon...June 13, 2011
AgencyCutting cost for your small business
By Sarah Kolb The economy may be turning around, but there are still companies out there that are struggling, still looking for ways to cut costs without negatively impacting their day-to-day operations. Employers are beginning to breathe easier, but...
June 12, 2011
Agency5 Tips For Getting The Right Contents Insurance
Angie Mohr, provided by Copyright Investopedia. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Insuring the contents of your apartment or house is an important step in protecting your assets. If...June 10, 2011
AgencyU.S. scolds 3 banks on mortgage efforts
DANIEL WAGNER, EREK KRAVITZ, AP Business Writers The Obama administration is blaming the three largest U.S. mortgage lenders for the failures of its foreclosure-prevention program. It says they've done little to help people at risk of lo...
June 10, 2011
AgencyFEMA: Consider Flood Insurance
This article by Kenneth HartThe Independent summarizes the importance of having flood insurance. With the snow beginning to melt and the rivers at an all time high, you may want to consider purchasing this low cost insurance. ASHLAND &md...
June 9, 2011
AgencySacramento rivers too cold and fast for fun
Folsom Dam released more water into the American River this week. Park officials are advising people to avoid recreational activities on the American River because of the cold, fast water. With sunshine and temperatures in the 80s forecast f...June 8, 2011
AgencyCalifornia mortgage-help program expands to 20 lenders
By Dale Kasler A $2 billion California mortgage-aid program has nearly tripled the number of participating lenders since its inception - a development that will likely enhance the program's effectiveness. The 20 lenders that have agreed to particip...
June 8, 2011
AgencyTop 5 Economic Changes by Consumers That Affect Their Car Insurance
From changing jobs to moving to a different house to downsizing vehicles, Americans have made decisions during the recent economic downturn that impact unexpected areas of their life – like car insurance. In fact, in the past year 53 percent of...
June 6, 2011
AgencyBack-seat Driver: Do home burglars prey on car registration?
By Tony Bizjack Do you keep a garage door opener clipped to your car visor? Ever worry a thief might break in, get your address from your vehicle registration papers and use the clicker to get into your house? Reader Jay O'Brien does. He wonders whe...
June 6, 2011
AgencyRural areas keep ‘crash’ tax
Sacramento and Roseville killed "crash taxes" earlier this year amid political push-back, but small towns and rural fire districts across the region still have the controversial emergency-recovery fees in place. Fire departments, especially those alo...