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Budgeting tips for different income brackets

Budgeting tips for different income brackets

By Angie Mohr | Content provided by Investopedia

8 snap interview decisions every boss makes

8 snap interview decisions every boss makes

By Jeff Haden | Content provided by Inc.com

You might interview a job candidate for an hour, but sometimes it's over in minutes.

Everyone does it: We all make decisions based on a little data and a lot of experience.

Other people might call that acting on a hunch or going by gut feel -- especially if they disagree with your decisions -- but if you have a wealth of experience to draw from, often those quick decisions turn out to be correct.

Like where hiring employees is concerned: Over time you've learned to quickly size up a candidate, sometimes within a few minutes, based on one or two actions or comments. (If you're a job seeker and feel that's unfair, you might be right, but it's also a fact of hiring life. Complaining about the injustice of it all doesn't help; accept that interviewers often make snap decisions, and use that fact to your advantage.)

City announces new position to assist businesses affected by tornado

City announces new position to assist businesses affected by tornado

Upon the recommendation of Mayor Walter Maddox, the Tuscaloosa City Council’s Finance Committee approved funding for an economic development ombudsman position to directly assist businesses in the tornado recovery zones on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

"This has been an unprecedented year with many challenges facing our business community,” stated Maddox. “From recent conversations with the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, it has become clear that we need a representative who can connect businesses with the rebuilding process to be an advocate in working with various city departments and outside agencies.

Facebook had to buy Instagram: Here’s why and what it means for you

Facebook had to buy Instagram: Here’s why and what it means for you

By Molly McHugh | Provided by Digital Trends
 

By now everyone knows Facebook has acquired Instagram for $1 billion cash and stock -- which is a lot, to be sure, but it's money that Facebook can stand to spend; and more importantly that it had to spend. Instagram has risen so high so quickly, and the recent Android launch gave Facebook the green light to buy what has become a serious competitor.

"Casablanca" to be shown in select Ala. theaters Wed.

Fans of classic movies, take note: for one night, Turner Classic Movies is bringing Casablanca back to the big screen. The Wednesday, March 21 showings are in honor of the movie's 70th anniversary.

Tuscaloosa River Market opening March 27

Tuscaloosa River Market opening March 27

The Tuscaloosa River Market at Manderson Landing will celebrate its ribbon cutting Tuesday, March 27. The ceremony will be from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Chamber announces spring business training schedule

TUSCALOOSA, AL, March 8, 2012--The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has devised a series of spring training classes to help area businesses not only survive, but to thrive in our economy.

At a time when every dollar counts, The Chamber is working with top instructors in the region to provide quality training at very reasonable prices. Through offerings like our Breakfast Series, Lunch-N-Learn Series, and Social Media Series, members can learn new ways to market their products and services, increase productivity, and positively impact their bottom line.