Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced today, March 11, that the Allstate Insurance Company will be providing refunds or credits totaling $428,355 to 2,445 policyholders who had not received discounts on their automobile insurance premiums to which they were lawfully entitled.
The fifth annual study of franchisee satisfaction identifies top franchise opportunities based exclusively on satisfaction ratings by franchise operators.
The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act (CARD) that was signed into law last summer took effect on Feb. 22, 2010. This law was developed to provide citizens with additional consumer protection. In this story are some of the ways that credit card companies are now required to deal with consumers.
Del-One Credit Union is offering exciting opportunities for local high school seniors including college scholarships plus a free limo ride to prom.
A second Dollar General store is now open in Smyrna. On Feb. 13, Dollar General hosted a grand opening celebration for the new store, which recently opened at 599 Jimmy Drive in the Simon’s Corner Shopping Center off of Rt. 13, across from the Rt. 1 interchange in southern Smyrna.
Today, Jan. 29, in Baltimore, President Barack Obama will unveil his plan to help create jobs by offering tax breaks to small businesses that expand their payroll. The White House has released the details of one of his proposals, the Small Business Jobs and Wages Tax Cut. See the plan by clicking on the headline.
Delmarva Power has announced a rate increase of $1.27 per month for customers using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity. Meanwhile, Delaware Electric Cooperative is cutting rates by about 7.2 percent.
“My goal in life is to one day have my work in a league with such greats as Fabergé, Cartier, and Tiffany,” said Holly Mayer, who recently opened her own jewelry store – Holly Mayer Designs – on East Commerce Street in downtown Smyrna.
Owner Lisa Ashe specializes in upscale women’s and children’s clothing at her new boutique, along with handbags, shoes, and jewelry.
The owner of Clayton Family Barber Shop had thought of opening her own business for more than 20 years, and now with the help of her daughter and a good friend, she’s done it.
On Nov. 24, Kent County Levy Court commissioners approved the sign plan for the new Cheswold Walmart and agreed to spend approximately $2 million to move the county library to Longacre Village.
Financial expert Dave Ramsey answers questions about how a small business can collect on accounts receivable, and whether you should write a separate check when paying extra on a car loan or home mortgage.
On Nov. 12, the Kent County Regional Planning Commission approved a plan for Walmart to install two monument-style signs that would be no higher than eight feet above the ground along Route 13 for its new superstore near Cheswold.
Three friends who went to Smyrna High School together will soon be opening Anytime Fitness in the Simon’s Corner Shopping Center off of Route 13 in Smyrna, near Concord Pet.
Representatives of Walmart returned to the Kent County Regional Planning Commission with sign proposals on Nov. 5 but expressed dissatisfaction with county recommendations against hanging two signs for the Cheswold store on poles along the road. The commission will vote on the proposal at its Nov. 12 meeting at 7 p.m.
New Castle County Executive Chris Coons announced Nov. 3 that the county’s non-profit partner, New Castle County Pride, Inc., has been awarded $200,000 in Community Services Block Grant funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) by First State Community Action Agency and Delaware Health and Social Services to launch the "Re-wire to be Re-hired" program. Registration is open to participate in the program which will be held at seven county libraries including the Appoquinimink Library in Middletown.
The national chain Barnes & Noble will open a new book store at the Christiana Mall Nov. 18, after a public preview party on Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Readers asks personal financial expert Dave Ramsey about how to figure what you can afford in a mortgage payment and how to improve your career when you only have a high school education.
Experts working for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will lead the workshop for businesses and individuals. The workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required by calling the Smyrna Town Hall, 653-9231.
Financial expert Dave Ramsey offers advice on when to leave your job and how to keep an emergency fund.
