Business

Relying on a credit limit in a shaky economy is the equivalent of expecting a weak bridge to weather a storm and carry you to survival.

Prices, spending and confidence ­— it’s the consumer in focus for investors and the Federal Reserve in the week ahead.

When disputes arise between people or businesses (parties) who have entered into contracts, the law’s primary goal is to determine the parties’ intentions in that contract and hold the parties to those intentions.

EUGENE, ORE. – A classic combination of lap siding, stone accents, and decorative gable ends create the eye-catching Craftsman exterior of the Wasilla house plan. This one-story floor plan is ideal for a corner lot with its side entry garage.

The statistics are stunning. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers filed 2.8 million fraud reports in 2021, which is an increase of more than 70% over 2020. The resultant losses total more than $5.8 billion.

The trend of the real estate market in Allen County is shown by the following report, for the week running Sept. 1 through 7. Figures reflect the selling price of the property, along with the address or lot number of same and are courtesy of Allen County Recorder Mona Losh’s Office.

No household staple has been spared the creep of inflation — not milk and definitely not gasoline, both conveniently sold by the gallon and essential to many family routines.

(With apologies to Earth, Wind and Fire.)

Last month, two men were convicted of participating in a conspiracy to kidnap the governor of Michigan.

Put 20% down when buying a home. Don’t spend more than 30% of your income on housing costs. Keep child care expenses below 10% of your annual household income.