Business People: David W. Pietrowski named president of Lovullo Associates
LoVullo Associates named David W. Pietrowski president. He has been with the company since 1988, and was most recently executive vice president. Former President Leonard T. LoVullo will remain as CEO....
View ArticleBuilt-to-last Surmet reflects aspiration for advanced manufacturing to...
Surmet Corp.’s products are built to withstand trying conditions.The company makes durable window panels for armored vehicles, protecting soldiers while giving them a better view of outside threats....
View ArticleIRS finds service taxing
If you have a question for the IRS that you think can be answered over the phone, think again.Last year, more than 100 million calls were placed to the tax-collection agency. Nearly 20 million of them...
View ArticleTarget date funds are still a popular path to retirement
The popularity of target date funds in company 401(k) retirement plans shows no signs of slowing down, based on the latest data from U.S. investment companies reporting more workers using the...
View ArticleDon’t overlook saver’s credit on taxes
If you have a modest income, you’ve probably been asking yourself how you will ever be able to find the money to start saving.So here it is: Provided your income is low enough, the federal government...
View ArticleBuying a used car isn’t as cheap as it used to be
If you think it’s easy to tell if a used-car price is too high, guess again. Yes, you can save money by buying a used car, but their prices have been high over the last few years due to two factors:...
View ArticleSpreading the word on Windows XP
Microsoft plans to end support for Windows XP on April 8, but there are still many users whose computers run the outdated software. That’s why the company has asked tech-savvy users to encourage their...
View ArticleThe smart way to travel with a smartphone
Given the number of people you see on the street, head down, eyes focused on their phones, it’s no surprise that more than half of American adults have a smartphone.We love to call, we love to text,...
View ArticleFAFSA: A feared form gets simpler
Ngoctram Tran stuffed into a plastic bag the things she hoped would unlock thousands of dollars toward her daughter’s college education: her driver’s license, Social Security cards, bank statements...
View ArticleRegulations called crucial for prepaid debit cards
Prepaid debit cards are becoming more affordable with increased competition resulting in fewer fees, but the booming market still lacks critical consumer protections, according to a new study by the...
View ArticleConsumer Reports: Be prepared to start getting email from your doctor
Though they may be late to the party, you can expect your doctors to join your bank, your credit card company, your insurance company and probably even your supermarket and hairdresser in connecting...
View ArticleDeveloper to unveil plans for Central Park neighborhood
Plans for improvements to the Leroy-Fillmore neighborhood and redevelopment of Central Park Plaza will be unveiled in an interactive community forum from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in School 61, 453 Leroy...
View ArticleMcDonald’s considering extending breakfast
OAK BROOK, Ill. – McDonald’s is in the early stages of looking at whether it can make breakfast available later in the day.Fans of the Egg McMuffin and Sausage Biscuit have long wanted the option to...
View ArticleAuto loan debt per borrower is up 4.4%
U.S. car owners are carrying higher auto loan balances but still making timely monthly payments.Auto loan debt per borrower grew 4.4 percent to $16,769 in the final quarter of 2013 from a year earlier...
View ArticleGetting a clearer picture on the Comcast-Netflix deal
SAN FRANCISCO – After years of bickering, Netflix and Comcast are finally working together to provide their subscribers with a more enjoyable experience when they’re watching movies and old television...
View ArticleFord is updating Focus to boost U.S. sales
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford is giving its Focus compact car a small face-lift and a more fuel-efficient engine as it tries to boost sluggish sales in the U.S.The Focus, which Ford bills as the top-selling...
View ArticleSamsung unveils phone equipped with heart-rate monitor
BARCELONA, Spain – Samsung sought Monday to frame its new Galaxy S5 smartphone as a lifestyle product, as it emphasized a built-in heart-rate sensor and improved camera features over its slightly...
View ArticleIBM’s Buffalo venture reflects strategic push amid technological change
IBM’s planned new venture in Buffalo reflects the path that the technology services and consulting giant has chosen as it tries to keep pace with sweeping changes in technology.The Buffalo project...
View ArticleCuomo hails ‘right project’ with IBM for Buffalo tech hub that...
For the third time in 15 months, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday traveled to Buffalo Niagara to unveil a multimillion-dollar state investment in the region, money that is meant to spawn hundreds of new...
View ArticleMultiple sites weighed to accommodate IBM’s array of software,...
Where will IBM’s 500 new employees in Buffalo work?State and company officials are now considering multiple sites for IBM’s new software and technology development center announced by Gov. Andrew M....
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