Small Business Administration offers variety of loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) does not issue loans directly to private businesses. They partner with lenders who provide … Read more
By Paul Halek
, SCORE volunteer
Calaveras Community Foundation receives $5K from Save Mart C.A.R.E.S.
Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has received $5,000 from Save Mart Companies C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to benefit … Read more
The 8 most common tax return questions
Some level of bafflement attends tax-filing season every year. But in 2019, as Americans examine … Read more
Business Notes for February 20, 2019
Marketing meeting set Feb. 21 by Visitors Bureau The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau will hold … Read more
Cattle ranchers, farm groups fight for the term "meat"
The cattle ranchers and farm bureaus of America are not going to give up their … Read more
Social media marketing strategy can help save time
SCORE is a national organization and resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). … Read more
Shutdown made IRS interaction even more frustrating
WASHINGTON — A record shutdown of the U.S. government resulted in a “shocking” number of … Read more
Consolidate your retirement accounts carefully
If you’ve worked for multiple companies in your lifetime, you probably have accumulated several 401(k) … Read more
Business Notes for February 13, 2019
Marketing meeting set Feb. 21 by Visitors Bureau The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau will hold … Read more
Here’s how local governments are replacing California’s biggest utilities
Seventy miles north of downtown Los Angeles, where the Mojave Desert gives way to the … Read more
Warning: Your tax refund may shrink this year
Doing your taxes isn’t just about placing the correct numbers in the boxes of a … Read more
Farms of Tuolumne County accepting new members Farms of Tuolumne County is looking for agriculture … Read more
Secrets of happiness from ‘the oldest old’
I recently discussed important life lessons with John Leland, a New York Times reporter and … Read more
Remember the subprime mortgage mess?
$1.2 trillion in risky corporate debt is flashing similar warning signs
Indebted borrowers increasingly take out high-interest, adjustable-rate loans that are packaged into securities and sold … Read more
New group looking for young business people
Organizational meeting is set Wednesday in Standard
A young Soulsbyville woman has formed a group for young professionals and students who want … Read more
Pocket money apps aim to help kids in cashless world
LONDON — For kids growing up in today’s cashless society, the piggy bank is going … Read more
In-person marketing essential to business growth
Relying solely on digital advertising and marketing can be risky for business owners, especially for … Read more
Should you claim Social Security while working?
Many workers in their 60s are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, but aren’t ready … Read more
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
