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Budget retailer set for Leeds expansion

A budget household goods giant has taken over a 215,000 sq ft Leeds warehouse unit as part of its national pre-Christmas expansion drive.

Budget talks stay front and center

Debate continued on Tuesday regarding the city’s 2010-11 budget and tax rate. The Colony City Council opened a public hearing on the budget, which is scheduled to continue through the next two council meetings until Sept. 21 when the budget is approved.

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Pasquotank Manager Randy Keaton presented a $44.6 million budget proposal Monday that raises the property tax rate by 3 cents, increases the solid waste fee for most households by $12 a year and raises rates for county water customers.

Despite budget cuts, N.J. homeowners still face sky-high property taxes

The average property tax hike in New Jersey will be 3.3 percent this year — and will

Tired of living paycheck to paycheck

Question: I've been trying to be a little more thrifty lately. I realize that a lot of the luxuries Americans have are "wants" not "needs." Basically, I'd like to balance my household budget so I don't end up with just $30 at the end of the month. I'd even like to start building some savings. Any suggestions? --Kim, Idaho Falls, Idaho