Business
Shelby Ridge receives perfect marks
Monday, Feb. 8, 2010
The Alabama Department of Public Health recently bestowed the Shelby Ridge Nursing Home and Rehab Select with a rare honor, according to Shelby Ridge Administrator Sharon Baker.
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Legal group to host seminar on avoiding foreclosure
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010
For those worrying about losing their homes, help is coming. Legal Services Alabama will host a seminar on how to avoid foreclosure Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. at Family Connection. Read story
BMSS named one of best firms to work for
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010
For the second year in a row, Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith was named as one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in the United States by Accounting Today magazine. Read story
Forever Wild gets support from enviromental leaders
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010
Protect Forever Wild, a coalition supporting the reauthorization of the Forever Wild conservation program, highlighted Forever Wild’s successes and emphasized the broad support for continuing the program in a press conference held recently. Read story
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- MortgageSouth names Phillips as new president
- Calera Cracker Barrel names Betts new general manager
- Alabama Telco offers helpful tips on buying a new vehicle
- BBA focuses on economic prosperity
- Own your own business? Get insured.
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Understanding your FICO score
Like many individuals, you may be unaware that a numerical score, known as FICO, affects you when you borrow money. Lenders use this approach to evaluate your creditworthiness. Read story
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Don’t rely on others for retirement
Recent debates about Social Security and the increasing number of employers reducing or eliminating employee pensions have underscored the need for a sound retirement plan. Read story




