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July Issue 1 2012

If you think Juneau is expensive - you're right

It’s spendy living in Alaska to start with, but a new study says Juneau is the most expensive place in the state to live.

PAT FORGEY,Juneau Empire

July Issue 1 2012

Poll: Election winner won’t impact economy much

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to the economy, half of Americans in a new poll say it won’t matter much whether Barack Obama or Mitt Romney wins — even though the presidential candidates have staked their chances on which would be better at fixing the economic mess.

Connie Cass, Associated Press

Bokan ‘breakthroughs’ raise rare earth estimates June Issue 4 2012

Bokan ‘breakthroughs’ raise rare earth estimates

The preliminary economic assessment on the Bokan Mountain rare earth element mine project could be completed soon after being delayed from an expected May release to allow more analysis of “fairly significant breakthroughs,” including “order of magnitude” increases of reserves of the valuable deposits.

Bob Tkacz, For the Journal

June Issue 4 2012

Ketchikan eyed to process Niblack metals

Heatherdale Resources Ltd. plans to initiate a pre-feasibility study for its Niblack multi-metal underground mining project on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska later this year, leading to a final feasibility study and permit applications possibly in 2013, company officials said in interviews.

Tim Bradner, Alaska Journal of Commerce

Fed meets as many await possible help for economy June Issue 3 2012

Fed meets as many await possible help for economy

The Federal Reserve is meeting this week at a time of high alert — over the slumping U.S. economy, the aftermath of the Greek elections and the shaky financial markets.

MARTIN CRUTSINGER,AP Economics Writer

US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.71 pct. June Issue 2 2012

US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.71 pct.

Average rates on fixed mortgages rose this week, the first increase in seven weeks. But mortgage rates remain near historic lows, boosting prospects for home sales this year.

MARCY GORDON,AP Business Writer

June Issue 2 2012

US states forecast highest tax revenue in 5 years

U.S. states expect to collect higher tax revenue in the coming budget year that combined would top pre-recession levels, according to a survey released Tuesday. The increase could reduce pressure on states to cut budgets and lay off workers.

CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer

June Issue 2 2012

3 foreign stock funds to smooth the bumps overseas

Could the international investments in your mutual fund portfolio be setting you up for a summer of anxiety, rather than rest and relaxation? Recent headlines suggest it's time to stay alert, at a minimum.

MARK JEWELL, AP Personal Finance Writer

June Issue 1 2012

Smart Spending: Putting extreme couponing to test

Armed with a stack of coupons, Amanda Ostrowski paid just $51.67 for $1,175.33 worth of groceries on TLC’s reality show “Extreme Couponing.”

Joseph Pisani, AP Business Writer

May Issue 4 2012

Air Force says F-16 move will save $227 million

The U.S. Air Force has released a report to justify the transfer of an F-16 squadron from Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. The Air Force states the move will save around $227 million over the next five years.

JONATHAN GRASS,Alaska Journal of Commerce

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