News money 2008-05-10 Andanh.com

Mother's Day spending may be slower Sat, 10 May 2008 00:46:00 EST
Analysts don't expect a dramatic drop in Mother's Day spending but think it will be lighter despite the extra cash some consumers have from their tax refunds and stimulus payments.

Speakers focus on state, area's economy Sat, 10 May 2008 00:51:00 EST
Reports of a looming recession have been exaggerated, says the president of an economic consulting firm. Even if there is one, it will be short and shallow and Shreveport-Bossier City may not feel its effects, he says.

At Work: Plan ahead to avoid tardiness Sat, 10 May 2008 00:54:00 EST
Show up where you say you'll be at the time you say you'll be there and give yourself a few minutes of breathing room.

Kim Komando: Let a GPS unit guide your travel Sat, 10 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Today's GPS devices offer many more features. You'll find points of interest and real-time traffic information as well as MP3 players, photo viewers and audio book readers.

Buzz on Business: Average price of gasoline above $3.67 Sat, 10 May 2008 01:04:00 EST
Oil rose above $126 a barrel for the first time Friday, bringing its advance this week to nearly $10, as investors questioned whether a possible confrontation between the U.S. and Venezuela could cut exports from the OPEC member. Gasoline prices, meanwhile, rose above an average $3.67 a gallon.

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