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Georgia World Congress Center Authority board members view projected renderings of the latest conceptual designs.

Falcons stadium concept moves forward

A stadium with a more puzzle box roof opening is the working favorite for the new playing field for the Atlanta Falcons. During a stadium committee meeting Monday of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the stadium’s architect revealed it preferred a concept of a geometric roof design in which ...

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Top 10 cities for recent college graduates

Here’s how Apartments.com rates the rental picture among U.S. cities on a “quality of life” basis, along with the average price for a one-bedroom apartment rental:

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Q&A: Can a hobby ruin your budget?

I continue to be surprised and disappointed by the number of people I counsel who have difficulty controlling their spending. During the past several years I’ve encountered many people who spend a lot of money on hobbies and other interests, but can’t account for their spending and fall into financial problems. ...

Report: Home prices climb again in metro Atlanta

Home prices in metro Atlanta were up yet again in March – both on an annual and monthly basis—as the region’s housing recovery continues to show strength. The closely-watched S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported on Tuesday home prices in the metro area were up 19.1 percent over March 2012 and ...

Mother's Day Weekend Retreat at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa: Enjoy a weekend getaway and a chef-inspired Mother's Day Brunch at Brasstown Valley Resort, located two hours from Atlanta. The package starts at $159 (minus taxes and fees) per night for a minimum two-night stay between Friday, May 10, and Monday, May 13. A traditional Lodge guestroom and BOGO golf or trail ride are part of he fun. On Sunday, take the family to brunch (children under 6 eat free). More information at www.brasstownvalley.com.

Gifts mom will love

Photos: There are plenty of thoughtful things you can do for mom that don't require spending lots of money, but if you want to buy your mom a great gift, here are some of favorites this year.

Hire your kid, get a tax break

Hire your kid, get a tax break

By now, your tax return for last year has probably been filed but here's a tip if you're looking to cut taxes for the rest of this year: Hire you kid. MarketWatch's Jim Jelter reports. (Photo: AP)

Freebie Corner: Free engraved key chains for Brides-to-Be at Things Remembered

Are you done with your taxes? If so, it's time to celebrate with theseTax Day freebies.  If you're a bride-to-be, you can pick yourself up a free keychain with your new name on it. RSVP to the in-store event and show them your relationship status on Facebook to get yours.  ...

Obama - Wealth Envy Warlord

Before I climb in the captain’s share and turn the ignition switch on the BoortzBus, I wanted to vent a bit about 0bama’s constant and intense class warfare campaign.  In actuality it’s a campaign based on wealth envy. “Those people are making more money than you, and they’re not paying ...

Less refund from IRS? Blame the Caymans

A new study shows you're probably getting less back in your tax refund this year because of offshore bank accounts.  Researchers say the average person in Georgia pays about $700 in extra taxes every year.  They blame the lost revenue on corporations that move money to tax havens, like the ...

Kris Sonnenberg, 38, right, sits with her children from left: Mike, 8, Charlie, 12, and Elise, 17, in their backyard Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in Chicago. Kris is considered to be a member of Generation X and Elise is Generation Y. Mike and Charlie may end up being a member of Generation Z, depending on how the youngest up-and-coming  generation will be defined. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Gen X and Gen Y falling behind parents’ wealth

For young people today, the American dream of working hard, saving money and becoming richer than their parents may be out of reach, according to a new study. Americans in their mid-30s and younger have accumulated less wealth than their parents did at that age more than 25 years ago ...

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