The sweet rewards of credit union share certificates
By Carrie Lazar
As Valentine's Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate love and think about the future. While chocolates and flowers bring instant...
Finance: Leave politics out of your portfolio
By Jacobson Treux
We are about a year away from another presidential election and are already watching drama both across the aisle and within respective...
SBDC’s closure surprises
By Wafir Salih
The Alexandria Small Business Development Center, a significant support system for local business owners since its inception in 1996, abruptly shuttered its...
Should you save for college or retirement?
By Cathie Erickson and Aubrey Rosser
The cost of college is nothing less than daunting. And for parents who have been watching the price tag...
Dirty laundry: Protecting your checks from theft
By Joseph Collum
Paper checks are still an important method of making payments. Checks provide customers with an easy and convenient tool to make payments...
Council sets maximum tax rate
By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com
City Council established the maximum tax rate to be advertised for residential and commercial real property and personal property at...