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Stars for Heroes at restaurants

Hardee's customers can assist military families during the third annual Stars for Heroes campaign.

April 28, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Business

Saving for funeral presents problems

Do you know the cost of a funeral? If not, you're not alone. A recent poll by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling found that 83 percent of respondents had no idea of the costs or the financial responsibilities of a funeral. The average cost of a funeral can run between $7,000 and $10,000. If you're responsible for a funeral, you'll need to interact with the funeral home; acquire a headstone, likely from a marble ...

April 27, 2013 | By David Uffington King Features | Business

Area jobless rate drops

ATLANTA - Metro Hinesville's unemployment rate dropped in March, according to information released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor

April 26, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Business

Authority adjusts minority, women policy for proposals

The Liberty County Development Authority adopted a minority/woman business-enterprise policy revision earlier this month, but the goals for participation only apply to two service proposals that will go out for bid soon.

April 25, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Business

It's time to fertilize the lawn

OK, now you can start putting fertilizer on your lawn. Our soil temperatures at a 4-inch depth crept up past 65 degrees Fahrenheit on April 7 or 8 and have stayed up since then. This past Sunday gave us two full weeks for enzyme systems to get working, so your lawn should be up and ready for breakfast. Congratulations to you if you have resisted the encouragement from the Scot to "Feed your lawn, feed ...

April 25, 2013 | By Don Gardner Extension Agent | Business

Cake baker opens business

L.A.A.C. Cakes hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting April 16 in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce at its office at 425 W. Oglethorpe Highway.

April 20, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Business

Vets urged to consider public safety jobs

Veterans from as far away as Peach County came to Glennville on Wednesday to compete for hundreds of law-enforcement jobs open to former military members.

April 19, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Business

Do your homework before you rent

Maybe you're a college student looking to rent your first apartment; or a downsizing homeowner reentering the rental market for the first time in decades. Whatever your situation, there are many precautions you should take before renting any property. The last thing you want is to be saddled with a 12-month lease you can't afford or to be stuck in a neighborhood you've come to detest.

April 18, 2013 | By Jason Alderman Columnist | Business

Military job fair aims at law enforcement

There are about 800 law enforcement-related jobs currently open statewide. According to Gwendolyn Hogan, public relations officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections, military veterans will have an opportunity to compete for these jobs at a military recruitment job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at the National Guard Armory in Glennville. The free event is focused on military veterans, but the civilian public is invited as well. The job fair is being ...

April 13, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Business

Are you financially literate?

I'm not sure whether it was intentional or merely a coincidence that several years ago Congress proclaimed April to be Financial Literacy Month.

April 13, 2013 | By Jason Alderman Columnist | Business

Biggest identity theft risks

The Federal Trade Commission has released a report with new information about identity theft. While it's generally believed that seniors are the most likely victims of this type of fraud because they're assumed to be more vulnerable, the report shows that's not the case.

April 12, 2013 | By David Uffington King Features | Business

Enmark owners taking on gas laws

A Savannah-based business will send delegates this month to Washington, D.C., to lobby for modifications to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, but the group also has begun a grassroots campaign to enlighten its regional base.

April 10, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Business

Savannah Tech opens barbering, cosmetology suites

Aspiring Liberty cosmetologists and barbers now have swanky spaces near home to practice their crafts.

April 08, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Business

Remax cuts a ribbon

Remax All American Realty hosted a ribbon cutting March 29 at 1453 W. Oglethorpe Highway in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.

April 07, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Business

Credit union has new student loan plan

Interstate Credit Union is partnering with Sallie Mae to offer a private student-loan program.

April 06, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Business

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Sandwich shop grant helps HFD project

Eddie Wells, co-owner of Firehouse Subs in Hinesville, is keeping his word about his company's support for first responders.

June 18, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Business

Don't let your financial guard down

Some new reports say segments of the economy are springing back. Others aren't so positive.

June 16, 2013 | By David Uffington King Features | Business

Your financial life after graduation

To the millions of college and high school seniors who recently graduated: congratulations on a job well done. After the celebration dies down, you'll no doubt be eager to embark on life's next chapter, whether it's finding a job, preparing for college or enrolling in military or community service.

June 15, 2013 | By Jason Alderman Columnist | Business

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