Business
It’s March Madness and more people than ever can legally bet on basketball games
DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press People in North Carolina may have a little more riding on this year’s NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, as they will be able to legally bet on the games through their smartphone apps and computers for the first time. For the sixth straight year, the number of states allowing…
Read MoreSelling your home could boost your nest egg — but is it worth it?
Kate Ashford NerdWallet A 2023 report from investment firm Vanguard estimates that about a quarter of Americans age 60 and over could move to a cheaper housing market and use the equity in their homes to upsize their retirement savings — making retirement more secure and enjoyable. Those with home prices near the national median…
Read MoreWright Family Center grand opening March 8
DIETERICH — Wright Family Center Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on March 8. Submitted Photo DIETERICH — The Wright family, owners of Wright’s Furniture & Flooring, is excited to announce the new Wright Family Center grand opening is taking place on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. There will also be a ribbon cutting…
Read MoreWorried about money? Ways to keep your kids from feeling your stress
Kimberly Palmer NerdWallet When it comes to parents and children, money stress can be contagious. That’s what Amy Weimer, director of the School of Family and Consumer Sciences at Texas State University, found when she and a colleague studied 60 children last year. They were more likely to report feeling worried if their parents were…
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Taylorville Kiwanis hears from local Ag Entrepreneur
TAYLORVILLE — Mel Repscher (right), owner of Big “M” Farms near Taylorville, was Tuesday’s guest speaker at the weekly meeting of the Taylorville Kiwanis Club at the Moose Lodge. Kiwanis President Chuck Martin (left) presided at the conference. Submitted Photo TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Kiwanis Club heard a local agriculture entrepreneur at their weekly meeting…
Read MoreTaylorville Taco Bell named Golden Bell store
TAYLORVILLE — For the first time in the nearly 25-year history of W&M Restaurants, the company has finally acheived a Golden Bell Store! Store #4655 in Taylorville was awarded this prestigious award for 2023 in December. Scott Wingo, the General Manager for the store, said, “It feels Awesome. It is a great honor!” To achieve…
Read MoreWright’s Furniture & Flooring Celebrates its Robinson Location’s Fifth Anniversary
ROBINSON — Wright’s Furniture & Flooring Celebrates its Robinson Location’s Fifth Anniversary. Submitted Photo ROBINSON — Wright’s Furniture & Flooring, a fifth-generation family-owned business, is proud to announce its celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Robinson location. The location is located at 1317 E. Main Street in Robinson. “Opening this location has helped our business…
Read MoreAirfares were already dropping. Here’s why they could go even lower in 2024
SALLY FRENCH NerdWallet Inflation has hit most of the economy, but that’s hardly the case with airfare. Not only are airfares down 6% year-over-year based on January 2024 prices, but they’re even down 15% versus a decade ago. That’s according to consumer price index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published in February.…
Read MoreLegendary Small Town Trading Co. is now open for business
Kim Paisley-Jones Breeze-Courier writer TAYLORVILLE — The doors officially opened to the public today at 7 a.m. for Legendary Small Town Trading Co., located at 123 S. Washington Street in Taylorville. Lavina Sherman and Willow Verbiski, both of Taylorville, were up at 5 a.m. and were the first ones to arrive in line at 6…
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