Should you claim Social Security while working?
Many workers in their 60s are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, but aren’t ready to retire just yet. But … Read more
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Fear of rising costs, testing delays, kill the buzz in California 6 months after marijuana was legalized
Six months after recreational marijuana became legal in California, consumers and the cannabis industry are … Read more
Business Notes for July 4, 2018
Local author to sign books in Jamestown Matt Peller, author of “Second Blossoming” and co-author … Read more
Report: Many Americans wrongly carry credit card balance
About 43 million Americans wrongly believe that carrying a balance on their credit cards will … Read more
Tuolumne County Land Transfers for July 4, 2018
The following is a list of real estate transactions logged from March 19 through March … Read more
A ‘ signal of recessions’ has the attention of Wall Street
You can try to play down a trade war with China. You can brush off … Read more
As crushing student debt keeps young people from saving, some employers step up to ease the squeeze
At 26, Rariety Monford worries far less about saving for retirement than paying down $60,000 … Read more
Here’s how the repeal of net neutrality could affect you
It’s official. The Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of net neutrality rules, which had required internet … Read more
A small business needs customers
SCORE is a national organization and resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). … Read more
Business Notes for June 13, 2018
Sierra Cellars pairs wines with authors Sierra Cellars has joined with the Sonora Writers Group … Read more
Casino opens new poker room
Black Oak Casino Resort, an enterprise owned and operated by The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk … Read more
You might want to consider working a little longer before retirement
Saving and investing for retirement are important. But at a certain stage for most people, … Read more
Why families need a plan for caregiving
To find out more about caregiving, I spoke with Kamilah Williams-Kemp, 43, head of Northwestern … Read more
Getting down-payment help now, sharing gain later
For aspiring homeowners, coming up with a healthy down payment has long been the biggest … Read more
Business Notes for June 6, 2018
Annual Farm Tour set Saturday The Farms of Tuolumne County’s 10th annual Farm and Ranch … Read more
Want to make money like a CEO? Just work for 275 years
A Walmart employee earning the company’s median salary of $19,177 would have to work for … Read more
Annual Farm and Ranch Tour slated for June 9
The Farms of Tuolumne County’s 10th annual Farm and Ranch Tour will be held June … Read more
How to pay for grad school
Certain professions, such as medicine and law, require advanced training. Many others don’t. And if … Read more
Tuolumne County Land Transfers for April 23 through May 10, 2018
April 23, 20602 Nob Hill Circle, Groveland, $205,000 April 23, 16871 June Court, Sonora, $67,000 … Read more
Amazon trying out a new delivery spot, your car
Front porches? Naturally. Cubicles? Of course. Inside locked homes? Yes, that, too. Now add a … Read more
State-run IRAs can pay off for workers without savings
A new breed of state-based savings accounts can help workers prepare for retirement, in part … Read more
Business Notes for April 25, 2018
Farm Bureau to host Candidates Forum The Tuolumne County Farm Bureau will host a Candidates … Read more
Grocers seek new recipe for success with meal kits
If you want pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to cook and eat at home, your array … Read more
Business Notes for April 18, 2018
Crafty Chicks Road Show set Saturday Handmade, vintage, repurposed and upcycled items will be available … Read more
The long-term-care insurance dilemma
One of the most effective ways to protect your retirement savings from the high price … Read more
Credit card signatures are about to become extinct
For nearly a decade, Doug Taylor, a sales manager who travels often for work, has … Read more
Want to make employees more productive? Bring in the dogs
Hate leaving behind your furry friend while you trudge through the hours at work? Increasingly, … Read more
Take time to prep before writing a business plan
Each month, Tuolumne County SCORE provides a column in The Union Democrat on starting and … Read more
Business Notes for April 11, 2018
Funeral home hires new manager Heuton Memorial Chapel in Sonora has a new manager. Greg … Read more
Plan ahead to avoid higher Medicare premiums
You may be a couple of years away from claiming Medicare, but it’s not too … Read more
New tack store opens My Cottage Collection’s Equine Tack Shack will celebrate a grand opening … Read more
Is the Trump boom making it harder to see the next recession?
When big shifts like recessions are on the way, economists just aren’t very good at … Read more
Aging alone? Here’s how to plan for later years
Sarah Peveler lacks a support system that many older people count on: their adult children. … Read more
Tips get protection under budget bill
The $1.3 trillion budget bill passed last week will give stronger protections for the tips … Read more
