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Something you and your mate must talk about: Retirement

WASHINGTON — There are many reasons why I agreed to marry my husband, but one thing that clinched it for me was his answer to a question I asked early in our courtship.

When faced with dream job, don't make it a nightmare

Q: Dear Dr. Culp, Women veterans bring tremendous experience and skills to the workplace. How can we interview successfully when interviewers, mostly men, have never served and...

All 2011 unemployment insurance benefits taxable

The jobless rate is dipping, but millions of people are still out of work. And that could have implications when they file their income tax returns.

Many 2010 tax breaks still in place for 2011

There are tax breaks for college students, job hunters and victims of natural disasters. If much of it seems familiar, that's because it is.

Robin's Village Barn will fit the bill

FAIRHAVEN — Whether primitive and country décor are your passion or you're simply looking for a unique gift, Robin's Village Barn fits the bill perfectly.

Jungle-themed office sports marmots, macaws

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A new corporate headquarters in Margate, Fla., gives a fresh dimension to the notion that business is a jungle.

Local agencies help with tax preparation

Families and seniors who struggle to make ends meet may not be taking advantage of all of the available tax breaks. Local nonprofits are again offering free tax preparation this...

SouthCoast business in brief

CHELMSFORD — Kewill, a provider of solutions that accelerate global trade and logistics, has announced that Acushnet Company, a major manufacturer and marketer of golf...

HEALTH NEWSMAKERS

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Representatives of Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island were pleasantly surprised when CVS Caremark colleagues showed up at their doorstep with a...

Business newsmakers

FALL RIVER — An affiliate of BayCoast Bank, formerly Citizens~Union Savings Bank, Partners Insurance Group LLC has promoted Lawrence T. (Larry) Wilson of Bristol, R.I. to...

Cover letters: Do they read them? Do you need them?

Hiring professionals are divided about cover letters. Some don't read them. Others do.

Fed says business-loan demand climbs as economy accelerates

WASHINGTON — Demand for business loans increased in the fourth quarter as economic growth accelerated, according to a Federal Reserve survey of senior loan officers at banks.

Make a smooth shift from retirement saver to retirement spender

You've spent your entire career saving for retirement and, finally, you're close to reaching that milestone.

U.S. trade gap grows

Oil and cars help drive the trade deficit to its widest level since before the recession.

With settlement finished, Coakley turns to Freddie and Fannie

The ink is not yet dry on a $25 billion national foreclosure settlement with five major banks, but Attorney General Martha Coakley has already trained her sights on two more...

Trump grumps

The billionaire rails against Scotland over wind turbines to be built in view of his $1.2 billion golf course.

CEO of Friendly's announces departure

The chief executive of the Friendly's restaurant chain has announced he is stepping down after 18 months on the job and a month after the company emerged from bankruptcy...

NEW BEDFORD SEAFOOD AUCTION

NEW BEDFORD — The Whaling City Seafood Display Auction handled 52,352 pounds of seafood Thursday.SPECIES POUNDS PRICELarge cod 1,044 $4.16-$5.41Market...

Traditional manufacturing jobs disappearing

Most job openings at Massachusetts manufacturing companies do not fit the standard perception of a factory worker, a new report says. Manufacturers are hiring, but just 5.5...

FBI: Jobs could 'distort' reality

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday released a file it kept on Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs, in which interview subjects contacted on a background check discussed...

Banks settle for $25B; consumer advocates wary

A landmark $25 billion settlement with the nation's top mortgage lenders was hailed by government officials Thursday as long-overdue relief for victims of foreclosure abuses....

AG: Mass. to get $318M from settlement

Attorney General Martha Coakley says Massachusetts borrowers will receive about $318 million from a $25 billion national settlement with lenders over foreclosure abuses.

German minister questions bailout

Hours after Greece made the unpopular decision to slash government spending in an attempt to ease its debt crisis, Germany's finance minister questioned whether the deal goes...

NEW BEDFORD SEAFOOD AUCTION

NEW BEDFORD — The Whaling City Seafood Display Auction handled 73,256 pounds of seafood Wednesday.Species Pounds PriceLarge cod 685 $3.91-$4.84Market...

Departed chain stores leave lingering gaps in Dartmouth

While new businesses are reviving a few long-dormant retail properties, some notable gaps in the local shopping landscape remain empty.

Privacy group sues over Google's new policy

A privacy watchdog has filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission in a bid to stop Google Inc. from rolling out its new privacy policy.

iPhones help - and cost - Sprint

Sprint Nextel on Wednesday reported a widened fourth-quarter loss, due in part to the high cost of selling the Apple iPhone for the first time on its network.

Logan to test low-hassle security screening

A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday.

NEW BEDFORD SEAFOOD AUCTION

NEW BEDFORD — The Whaling City Seafood Display Auction handled 154,787 pounds of seafood Tuesday.SPECIES POUNDS PRICELarge cod 549 $ 4.40-$4.83Market...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

New Bedford seafood auction

NEW BEDFORD — The Whaling City Seafood Display Auction handled 194,427 pounds of seafood Monday.

Rising young leaders raise hope for the region's future

Living in SouthCoast and the Southeastern Massachusetts region can sometimes be a yo-yo-like experience. Some days the degree of promise surrounding us is staggering and at other...

Tapping into the 'app economy'

SAN FRANCISCO — Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? A new study suggests you're apt to find it in apps — the services and tools built to run on...

Dow nears 13,000

NEW YORK — It was just last summer that the Dow Jones industrial average shed 2,000 points in three terrifying weeks. Investors had a host of things to worry about,...

Borrowing takes an upturn

WASHINGTON — Consumer borrowing rose more than forecast in December, driven by demand for auto and student loans.

Officials, banks aim to wrap foreclosure pact U.S. foreclosure deal gets closer

WASHINGTON — After a yearlong haul that featured numerous false starts, U.S. federal and state officials aim to wrap up this week a multibillion-dollar agreement with five...

New Bedford seafood auction

NEW BEDFORD — The Whaling City Seafood Display Auction handled 74,350 pounds of seafood Friday.

Verizon, Redbox join forces to challenge Netflix

The new venture would offer streaming video and flat-fee monthly DVD rentals.

Greece slashes state jobs to cut debt

By DEREK GATOPOULOS

Where are the profits?

By BERNARD CONDON

JPMorgan to pay out $110M to settle suit

JPMorgan Chase, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, has reached a preliminary agreement to pay $110 million to settle litigation saying it gouged customers on overdraft fees for...

Dear App? Try digital therapy to get over an ex

Forget a pampering makeover to help heal your broken heart this Valentine's Day. Go for a “digital breakover” instead, using a growing number of tech tools to save you...

What to do when your references vanish

Q: Dear Dr. Culp, Most firms I've worked for have simply ceased to exist, and my references, network and ability to prove my accomplishments vanished with them. How do you...

HEALTH NEWSMAKERS

WAREHAM — Southcoast Center for Weight Loss will offer free informational sessions on the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, during...

SouthCoast business in brief

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Ocean State Chapter of the Project Management Institute will hold its monthly meeting Feb. 9 at the Providence Marriott from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m....

Japanese entrepreneurs aim for Silicon Valley

TOKYO — For an emerging generation of Japanese innovators, the dream isn't a job for life at a big company. They have new ambitions, and they're determined to go places....

'White Goods' go high-tech

THE GIZMO: Kitchen and laundry appliances are called "white goods" by retailers. Firstly, because the items always come (and once upon a time were available only) in...

These folks pump up the oil and the service

NEW BEDFORD — When you provide a product that your customers depend on to heat their homes and cook their meals, it makes great customer service all that much more important.