It’s an experiment that has made back-to-school a little easier on the back: Amazon.com gave more than 200 hundred college students its Kindle e-reading device this fall, loaded with digital versions of their textbooks.

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The availability of easy credit does not encourage financial virtue. Five minutes of credit card indiscretion literally can undo a life of financial responsibility, just like flirting at a bar with an available stranger can threaten marital fidelity.

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The Great Recession has turned into the best of times for young investor Daniel Lee.

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Getting the right credit card for the right reasons is half the battle. Using it correctly is the other half.

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Ukrop’s Super Markets Inc. could be holding off on consummating a deal to sell the family-owned grocer to find a buyer that shares its values, an industry expert said yesterday.

A look behind the scenes of the CPA crew at work.

Sitting in CPA-TV’s control room, general manager Cal Tate switched between three camera views while carrying on a conversation.

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Credit cards can be a blessing or a curse. Used correctly, they are both convenient and safe and can help you stick to your budget. But the dark side of heedless use can lead to financial ruin. Rather than rejecting credit cards altogether, however, choose the right card for the right reasons.

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A weekly listing of property transfers and building permits in and around Charlottesville.

Volatility is a matter of perspective. Are you watching the hummingbird or its wings?

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Best-laid plans get sidetracked by meltdown

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It is always a contrarian move, expecting the wind to change.