The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA

And Feeling Fine. (Oh, and Broke.)

Ever thought of the possibility that you could live to be 100 ? Maybe you don't want to hit the century mark, but more of us will, which means we have to start today to ensure that we have enough money to sustain us in that long retirement.

Cobra Isn't Always the Best Option to Continue Coverage

Based on the current economic climate, companies are downsizing and many Americans are losing their jobs and their health insurance coverage. Most Americans get health insurance from their employer. So for many, it's the first time they have had to decide between purchasing the government-subsidized COBRA option and selecting an individual health plan. To make an informed decision , you have to understand the difference between the two options. COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliatio...

Noel Hurt

I'm a delivery driver; I'm a manager here. I do everything from ordering the food to making the secret sauces. I open the store; I close the store. I'm the owner's "everything guy." I've been here now for 18 years. I was born in San Francisco but spent most of my teenage years in the Chicago area, in Buffalo Grove, Ill. In 1992, I was still living with my parents when my dad was transferred here. He was working with Union Camp, the paper company, in Franklin; we lived in Chesapeake.

Old Point to Move Headquarters to Downtown Hampton Biznotes Other Notables Biznotes

Old Point National Bank, whose 87-year history is tied closely to the Phoebus section of Hampton, is moving its headquarters downtown. The bank opened in Phoebus in 1923, almost 30 years before the town became part of Hampton. Old Point said it will spend $8 million for a new, five-story headquarters building at East Queen and Wine streets, the site of its downtown branch. The building, which will have 50,000 square feet of space, is scheduled to open in 2012.

How to Reach Business Your Paper the Week Ahead

TUESDAY The Labor Department releases job openings and the labor turnover survey for January. WEDNESDAY The Commerce Department releases wholesale trade inventories for January; the Treasury releases the federal budget for February.

Take Some Time to Learn About Brokerages

Q. What do brokerages charge for trading stocks? - K.M., Goshen, Ind.

Be Aware When Seeking Free Credit Report From Web Site

Beginning April 1, when you go online to view your federally mandated free annual credit reports, you'll get exactly what you came for. Hopefully . The Credit CARD Act of 2009, which has eliminated a number of unfair credit card practices, also requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue new rules to prevent deceptive marketing of the free reports generated by each of the three national credit bureaus - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Those free reports are available through AnnualCredit...

Biz Buzz

Some economists study capital spending to determine where the economy is heading. Others look at job growth. And a certain group still keeps an eye on hemlines .

Tough Economy Forces Some Young Adults to 'Boomerang'

By Jaedda Armstrong The Virginian-Pilot

Events

monday Job fair. More than 60 employers, on-site interviews, workshops and more. 10 a.m. Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. (757) 380-1000.

Hulu's Days As a Free Online Video Site Could Be Ending Soon [Derived Headline]

Hulu's days as a free online video site could be ending soon. Comedy Central's decision to yank two of the most popular shows on Hulu - "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" - in a dispute over splitting ad revenue is the latest blow to the entertainment industry's attempts to make money off ads that run with free video.

Checkout Time for Farm Fresh's Boss

virginia beach When the former owners of Farm Fresh recruited Ron Dennis to manage the chain, they gave him a tour of the operation.

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SLIMMER BENEFITS The percentage of seniors who are receiving a smaller Social Security check this year than in 2009, according to a survey of elderly Americans released by The Senior Citizens League.