Retailers report dismal back-to-school sales figures
Many shoppers say they're cutting back their budgets and concentrating on sales as they fend off what they say feels like intractable inflation, from grocery shelves to gas pumps. more >
Mamapreneurs balance business and babies
Starting at $75 a year, a woman who owns a business and has children can be part of a network that understands both the importance of finding a manufacturer for her product and the benefits of a good pedicure. more >
Taxing times for tax preparers
Oregon is the only state in the nation with an active program that requires licensing of tax preparers, and it's created what tax professionals call a "desperate shortage" of licensed tax preparers throughout the state. more >
