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* 04/22/2009

Oregon wants stimulus money to rev up electric cars
Gov. Ted Kulongoski says Oregon will seek a share of $300 million in federal stimulus money set aside to promote purchases of electric cars and charging stations.
 More: Local Earth Day events

* 04/14/2009

Portland area tax return drop sites

* Tax return drop sites - Oregon

* 04/10/2009

Nordstrom president gets $1.9M pay package in 2008
The president of Nordstrom Inc. received compensation valued at about $1.9 million last year, according to an AP calculation of data in a regulatory filing.

* 04/08/2009

Tillamook mill to idle 85 workers
Hampton Lumber Mills has announced what it called a "mass layoff" at its Tillamook plant that will cut 85 jobs on June 6.

11/26/2008

The psychology of money
It's one of the most interesting stretching your dollar segments yet! From the one word that tricks your brain into spending money-- to the trap you need to avoid the next time you go shopping-- we look at the psychology of money.

* 11/25/2008

Stretching your hospital dollar
From a bottle of Tylenol that costs a hundred dollars to unexpected bills that can cost thousands-- or even more-- we have expert advice on lowering your hospital costs.

* 11/24/2008

Local card brings you big savings
It fits in your wallet. It never stops working. And it brings you savings at hundreds of local businesses in the metro area.

* 11/21/2008

Stretching your holiday shopping dollar
Happy holidays! Yes, it's that time of the year again. But this Christmas we want to help you save money by showing you ways to stretch that seasonal dollar.

* 11/20/2008

Make thousands selling old stuff
In this stretching your dollar segment we have expert tips from the New York Times and bankrate.com on getting the maximum amount of money out of your next garage sale.

* Web site lists 'desperate' home sellers in Portland
A local real estate agent is taking advantage of a buyer’s market -- to the point of desperation.

* 04/03/2009

Another sell-all story: Ore. Gottschalks liquidate
Employees at Oregon's five Gottschalks department stores are getting ready to sell down to the walls.

* 11/18/2008

31,000 Portland people swap free items
Stretching your dollar takes on a whole new meaning as we introduce you to 31-thousand Portland area folks who are swapping items for free!

03/02/2009

Oregon State University to cut $13.4M from budget
Oregon State University officials say they plan to cut $13.4 million from the school's current budget.

* 11/17/2008

Spend $20 to save $5,000
What if you could spend $20 dollars to save more than $5 thousand? In this Stretching Your Dollar installment, we've got a way for you to do just that.

* 11/14/2008

Stretching your dollar 365 days a year
The calendar can be your best friend when it comes to finding deals.

* 11/13/2008

Deal site lets buyers pick the price
From electronics, to skis and baby items, shoppers submit prices and see if they can find a deal.
 Video: Watch KGW report

* Make more on the sale of your home
In our series on stretching that home dollar -- we have tips for sellers in a buyers' market. Also: PDX foreclosure rates double

* 11/12/2008

Top mistakes home buyers make
If you're looking to buy a home in this time of tighter lending from banks-- this story is for you!

* 11/11/2008

How to save money on haircuts & manicures
Haircuts, manicures, pedicures, massage... all of these things make a lot of us feel great. But they also drain the wallet.

* 11/10/2008

Money-saving tips to stretch your grocery store dollar
Groceries take up about 7 percent of a household's annual income.
 Video: Saving on groceries

* 11/08/2008

Beware home equity credit freezes
Many of those home equity loans are being frozen by lenders because home values are dropping.

* 11/06/2008

How to save $1,000 by Christmas
The idea of buying Christmas presents may seem like a stretch, but money experts shared some tips on how to save $1000 by Christmas, to spend on gifts or whatever else you set as a priority.

* 11/07/2008

Find discounts on the arts across town
A little bit of legwork goes a long way if you're looking to stretch your families entertainment dollar.
 Video: Arts discounts
 More: Weekend ideas

* 11/06/2008

Use the Web to save when you shop
When it comes to shopping online, a little know-how can help you stretch your dollar.
 Video: Stretching your dollar

* 11/04/2008

Local families team up to buy organic foods direct, at discount
If you think organic groceries are just too expensive, think again. We've got tips to make them an affordable part of your monthly food budget.
 Video: Watch KGW special report

11/03/2008

Local blogger helps stretch your dollar
She does the hard work for you, finding the free stuff or discounts around town.

* 10/31/2008

Stretching your dollar by cutting cell phone bill
If you strip away all the extra services most phone companies now offer, the basic plan for one phone actually hasn't changed much in the past 10 years, averaging about 50 to 60 bucks a month.

* 10/30/2008

How To Stretch Your Alcohol Dollar
There are websites and ways that can save you big the next time you're planning a party, or just a romantic dinner at home.

* 10/16/2008

Scammers on the rise in Oregon amid tough economy
With our economy in chaos, local fraud investigators say more people living on the fringe may turn to white collar crime.
 Video: KGW report on scam warning

* 09/18/2008

Retiring boomers in possible 401K crunch
In a recent study, 56 percent of Americans now rate their financial situation as fair or poor.
 More: Stocks rally

* 07/29/2008

Fancy restaurants try luring in customers with coupons
The lunch rush at Stanford’s in Tanasbourne has servers scrambling, the kitchen staff hustling. But at dinner, it’s a different story.

* 07/10/2008

Stretching your dollar: Grocery stores offer gas discounts
For the past few years, some local grocery chains have been offering rewards as a discount when customers buy gas. Now they're stepping up the incentives even more.

* 07/07/2008

As gas prices rise, travelers get some good deals
And amid record high gas prices, many destinations will reward you.

* 10/07/2008

'Green' coffee roasting center opens in NE Portland
Coffee Bean International opened what it billed as the first green coffee headquarters in the Pacific Northwest, Tuesday in Northeast Portland.

* 09/26/2008

Stimulus checks? Thousands in Oregon haven't bothered to file
More than 64,000 Oregonians have yet to file for more than $19 million in federal economic stimulus checks. The filing deadline is Oct. 15.

 

 
 
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