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Clash over salary slash

One candidate in the Morgan County Commission chairman’s race is questioning the other’s plan to slash 50 percent from the job’s salary if he is elected.

Breaking down barriers

When he lost his job in April 2009, Robert Mathis wasn't worried. With 23 years at AAA, most recently as a "quality analyst" driving to auto club offices in three Western states, he was confident of quickly finding work. Fast-forward to August 2010. These days, it's hard to rev up much optimism. The 48-year-old feels he's riding on fumes. He's burned through his severance and nearly tapped out ...

How to increase 401(k) savings

Q. I just got a new job after being unemployed for most of the year. My old job didn’t have a 401(k), but this one does. I want to save the maximum $16,500, but I’m not sure I can because...

CT MONEY: State residents pay most in taxes, about 32% of income

Do you know how much of your hard-earned income goes to federal, state and local tax collectors? You should, because as a Connecticut resident you bear the highest tax burden in the nation, according to the Tax Foundation.

Helping clients save for a house

Despite a recent slowdown in Canadian housing markets, the dream of home ownership remains very much alive. But in an era of economic uncertainty and tight credit, the challenge of saving to buy a home is greater than ever.