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Dear Dave,I bring home $4,100 a month in military disability pay and Social Security combined. My wife brings home an additional $2,000 each month. Should we base our emergency fund level on her income only, since mine is guaranteed?Lewis Dear Lewis,Your … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — The After School Assistance Program (A.S.A.P.) has been selected to be the recipient of money raised through the upcoming Funky Food Fest hosted by Los Antojitos.The funds will be used to help expand the program into a … (Read More)
The patents concern home automation, dry cooling, portable shelter and downloads management.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice’s antitrust case against AT&T reached a crescendo Wednesday as government lawyers asked an expert economist to explain how the telecom giant’s proposed $85 billion merger with Time Warner would lead to higher cable bills … (Read More)
The first 50 customers will receive a free Chipotle SWAG bag.
GRAYTON BEACH — A regional networking event for contractors and related industry professionals is set for May 3 in Grayton Beach.Contractors Connect, created by The Hive Creative Consulting, is a bi-monthly event for contractors, subcontractors and other home specialists along … (Read More)
“They’re gonna put me in the poor house…And throw away the key.”“Poor House” as performed by The Traveling Wilburys Let’s talk cars and securities and the prices you pay for both.The share price of stocks won’t vary from brokerage to brokerage … (Read More)
The annual country music festival, in its sixth year, will run Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. Florida Georgia Line will headline Friday, Church on Saturday and Rhett on Sunday.
Rumors of possible new regulations for Crab Island’s businesses because of safety issues have concerned several vendors.
Bernard Green, a Panama City driver, was among this year’s 86 Florida inductees to the UPS Circle of Honor.
Tip of the WeekThe Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will revise emissions targets and reconsider California’s Clean Air Act Waiver to set emissions in its state.On April 2, the Environmental Protection Agency made it official. The targets that … (Read More)
Dear Dave,How do you sell a vehicle with a lien amount that’s higher than the actual value of the car?Michael Dear Michael,First, you need to find a way to cover the difference between the amount of the lien and what you … (Read More)
PANAMA CITYJeff Cherry, radio host and chief financial adviser of Cherry Wealth Advisors, will host a retirement planning workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday at a Panama City Beach restaurant.During the dinner, Cherry will discuss lifetime income, investment risk and planning … (Read More)
A Cuban-American born in Miami, Wadsworth joined the corporate team of Gannett Co. in 2009, after getting her start as an agricultural reporter for the Rockford Register Star.
CALLAWAY — It’s been one year since Ken Clark opened a new Zaxby’s location at 217 N. Tyndall Parkway, and to celebrate, the store will have five days of freebies next week.“Thank you, Callaway, for an amazing year!” Clark said … (Read More)
DESTIN — Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican local agent Jordan Dennis is among nine Century 21 agents across the country featured in Amazon’s No. 1 new release, “Winning Real Estate: 9 Secrets to Success from Leading Pros.”Exploring how to grow … (Read More)
The 500 tickets sold so far will remain valid for May 12, and people who cannot attend then can get a refund.
Wingo’s in Callaway was the only repeat offender, with inspectors reporting 40 hard rodent droppings and “rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials” in the employee restroom.
PANAMA CITY — It will be a fiesta at Bay City Point on April 16.Joining the crowd-favorite Cracker Barrel, the Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced it also plans to have its grand opening that Monday. In a press release, the burrito eatery … (Read More)
“I was so broke I couldn’t pay attention.”— Southern Colloquialism Innovative communication devices are wonderful. Until they aren’t.While searching for a restaurant in Laguna Beach, California, last summer, my husband and I pulled over in a parking lot and asked a … (Read More)
The restaurant will offer Deen’s Southern-Style entrees, sides and desserts, including “Paula’s Southern Fried Chicken” and “Grandmama Paul’s Fried Green Tomatoes.”
Tip of the WeekSoybean farmers in Minnesota wear many different hats: small-business owner, agronomist, equipment expert, accountant and environmentalist. Yes, they are the original stewards of the land, continually evolving their practices to keep natural resources healthy for the next … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Capital City Bank this week announced Panama City Beach’s Ryan Davis will be the company’s new market president. Davis, a lifelong Bay County resident, will be responsible for guiding the development and delivery of lending products in … (Read More)
Dear Dave,Will paying my taxes online give the government electronic access to my checking account?Ashley Dear Ashley,If you use your checking account, of course they will have the ability to withdraw that money from your account. I believe I know where … (Read More)
“We expect an uptick in employment at this time of year as seasonal hiring for our region begins to heat up,” said Kim Bodine with CareerSource Gulf Coast.
The acquisition of GKN Aerospace in what British media are calling “a hostile takeover” is not expected to affect the company’s new manufacturing facility, local officials said Friday.
Signatory airlines receive revenue sharing from the airport, and can brand their gate and ticket counters with airport approval.
PANAMA CITY — The Cartus Broker Network, an international corporate relocation company, has named Northwest Florida’s Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate a Platinum Award winner. Platinum is the highest level of excellence award given to principal brokers.The award was given … (Read More)
Until recently, the plaza at the corner of Richard Jackson Boulevard and Hutchison Boulevard was dilapidated and almost empty. But substantial renovations have been made to the plaza and it now is filling up with tenants.
The first homes are expected to be under construction this summer.