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Credit is still available to small business owners

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three columns for small business owners.

Questions about banks, everyone has them

 People ask me questions every day about the banking industry. From depositors to distant family members, everyone wants to know if their money is safe. I understand why they are concerned.

Recovery is challenged by families saving, not spending

American households are adjusting to a new economic climate. The propensity to spend has been tempered by stronger impulses to save and manage debts in a time of uncertainty. The trend could help shape the trajectory of the recession, affecting the strength of the recovery.

Large investments don't always equal big returns

Q: I have always heard that if one invested over $100,000 they should expect to get an annual return of between 8 and 10 percent. If this is correct, where does one invest to get that kind of return?

Symbols for Tucson Companies

Use these symbols to look up local stocks in stock ticker (far right).