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DVD price war greets holiday shoppers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:04:49 GMT

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is upping the ante heading into the holiday season, trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books.

Arcade owners ready to roll-up sleeves

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:52:51 GMT

Arcade owners are close to securing finances for the projected 30 to 40 million needed for the downtown structure.

New jobless claims lowest since January

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:37:35 GMT

The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits falls to the lowest level in 10 months, evidence that job cuts are easing as the economy slowly heals.

Powerball players hope to win big

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:00:06 GMT

Lottery players are dreaming big tonight when both the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots reach into the 200 millions.

Senate scores deal on 'clunkers' refill

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:37:50 GMT

Senators have reached a deal on saving the dwindling "cash for clunkers" program, agreeing to vote Thursday on adding $2 billion to the popular rebate plan.

560,000 fewer online job ads posted

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:11:58 GMT

Online job advertisements remained steady from June to July, but a national report shows over 560,000 fewer advertised vacancies last month compared with the same period a year earlier, a private research group says.

RTA fare increases start Saturday

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:02:30 GMT

New RTA fares will begin Saturday, August 1, 2009. Adult cash fares will increase 25 cents to $1.75. All other RTA fares will go up, including red and gray school passes and paratransit cash fares.

Home prices increase from April to May

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:03:27 GMT

A widely watched index shows home prices posted their first monthly increase since the summer of 2006, indicating prices are finally stabilizing.

Ohio insurance rates on the rise

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:45:29 GMT

The Ohio Department of Insurance says rates for homeowners coverage rose 6.9 percent in the state last year and a likely reason is Hurricane Ike.

Scales tipping toward buying a home

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:44:57 GMT

For Americans debating whether to buy or rent their homes, the scales are tipping toward ownership. Because of the slide in home prices, low interest rates and tax incentives, renters are realizing they could handle a mortgage for a just little more money.

Foreclosures up 15 percent in 2009

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:05:07 GMT

The number of U.S. households on the verge of losing their homes soared by nearly 15 percent in the first half of the year as more people lost their jobs and were unable to make mortgage payments.

Ohio State reaffirms tuition freeze

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:28:27 GMT

“Now more than ever, we must assure that young people are able to pursue their dreams, earn a degree, and use their talents to catalyze long-term economic vitality for our state and our nation,” said Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee.

Five Dollar Dinners

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:51:47 GMT

A Centerville woman has the recipe for cheap, easy dinners all working moms crave. Here's what you Need 2 Know about how she combines affordable with tasty and nutritious.

Savings Race winner announcement Friday

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:37:26 GMT

The Savings Race comes down to the big finish. Friday on 2News beginning at 5, see who wins the $10,000 first prize.

Maximizing Social Security benefits

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:19:23 GMT

Shrinking retirement benefits and savings have forced many retirees back to work. While this may not be what they envisioned for their retirement years, the retirees can reset their Social Security benefits.

Ohio gas up 17 cents from last week

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:38:26 GMT

The statewide average for regular jumped 17 cents in the last week to about $2.62 a gallon, according to auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express.

Broker offers home buyers insurance

Fri, 29 May 2009 19:23:13 GMT

In an effort to add comfort and peace of mind for today’s homebuyers, Real Living Realty Services is offering mortgage payment protection to buyers who purchase a home through Real Living Realty Services and utilize Real Living Mortgage between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2009.

Foreclosures: Ohio ranks in the top 10

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:24:38 GMT

April was the second straight month with more than 300,000 households receiving a foreclosure filing, as the number of borrowers with mortgage troubles failed to abate.

Walmart ready to hire for new store

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:48:42 GMT

The discount chain needs 100 additional people to help open the newest supercenter near the Dayton Mall.

Fortunes riding on the fate of GM

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:59:58 GMT

If bondholders reject demands from GM and the government, the Detroit automaker will likely seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection that would leave it up to a bankruptcy judge to determine the terms of extinguishing GM's debt. St. Pierre and other individual bondholders would be forced to go along with whatever the court deems appropriate to keep GM afloat.

Papa John's feeds Foodbank

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:16:45 GMT

15 Dayton Papa John’s stores are participating in a food drive to benefit The Foodbank. The food drive is now through May 2 and PJ will offer a discounted pizza for those who bring in at least 2 non-perishables to the stores as well as picking them up from houses whom they deliver to.

Where jobs will NOT be in years ahead

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:57:59 GMT

One cold comfort for job seekers like Lomeli is that even in this bleak economy, hiring is expected to nudge up again this year or next. But not all jobs will come back at the same pace. Some fields will never recover. But which?

US home price drops set records in Jan.

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:31:06 GMT

A widely watched index shows American home prices dropped by the sharpest annual rate on record in January.

Connecticut company moving to region

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:51:13 GMT

"Adisco is a small company with a large footprint in CNC machining. They are well known and established in the polymers market, and the Dayton region has the right workforce, infrastructure and assets to advance their services," said Jim Leftwich, President and CEO, Dayton Development Coalition. "This move is a win for the region and for Adisco."

Wall Street rallies on good news

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:26:39 GMT

The Dow Jones industrials shot up about 240 points, bringing its gains over the past three days to more than 600 points. It is the index's biggest three-day jump since last November.

'Fair Price' plan lets customer decide

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:43:41 GMT

Effective immediately they've removed all prices from their menu, letting customers pay what they think is “fair” for their order.

Stocks climb to a strong close

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:09:05 GMT

However, many analysts are still cautious -- noting that Wall Street has seen many blips higher since the credit crisis and recession began. And no one is confident this advance will hold.

Market endangers prepaid tuition plans

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:41:53 GMT

State-run trust funds for parents who want to pay off college tuition before their children enroll are running short on cash, and program officials worry they won't be able to pay for students who are counting on the money.

AAA: Ohio gas at average $1.95

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:41:51 GMT

A survey from AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express shows Monday's statewide average for regular is $1.95 per gallon, up from $1.86 a week ago.

639K new jobless claims; Ohio near top

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:44:14 GMT

The government says the number of new jobless claims and the total number of people receiving unemployment benefits both dropped unexpectedly last week. But Ohio registered one of the largest increases in new signups for unemployment, due to layoffs in manufacturing.