Finance is Fun
with Marion R. Syversen, MBA
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From Two Incomes to One
Family living on one income might be a decision made because of values or a situation thrust upon you because of circumstance. Either way, these tips will help you live well on less. Be...
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New Credit Card Laws
If you hold a credit card you've probably noticed that you rates have increased. That's in anticipation of legislation signed May 22nd that became effective August 20th. Regulations are phased in...
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Books for Kids on Money
By- Marion Syverson Berenstein Bears – “Trouble with Money”, “Dollars and Sense” and “Think of Those in Need” are three of the Berenstein Bears series of books that teach children (suggested...
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Kids, shopping and learning about money
When I was a kid and the family would drive by a school- any school- I would hold my breathe until we'd pass it. It wasn't learning that bugged me, it was the routine of school. But it's getting...
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Online Budget Tools
I recently received a question from a client about tools to help her daughter figure out her budget. Here are some online tools to help. Mint- is a popular, free tool that links your...
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How's the Economy
Jobs- Increasing unemployment numbers continue to weigh on markets and on employers. Even if business is good for us we perceive news reports as more indicative of how things are really going....
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Creating Financial Independence
Here are some tips on creating a life that allows you Financial Independence! Marry a true partner- Peace at home and unity in making big decisions will simplify your life and save you...
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Secrets of Millionaire Women
I recently reread The Millionaire Women Next Door, by Ph. D. Thomas Stanley. Subtitled 'The Many Journeys of Successful American Business Women', the book compiles research on these women and...
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Gender and Shopping
In the last few weeks we've talked about the different perspectives men and women have concerning investing. Today I want to talk about the differences that men and women have about spending...
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Men and Investing
Men and women are different - even though you probably already knew that, we've got a lot of science to back it up. Here is Part 2 of our series on gender differences and money. Men and...
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Convicted Rapist Faces Sentencing 30 Years Later
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Court Documents Sealed in Nichole Cable Murder Investigation
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Dube Appears in Court in Nichole Cable's Death
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Bouffard New Maine Prison Warden
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Experts: Keep Safe Distance from Seals
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Red Cross Explains How Mainers Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims
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LePage Vows To Veto Hospital Repayment-Medicaid Expansion Bill - $105 Million In Bonds Now In Jeopardy
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Gov. LePage Vetoes College Tobacco Ban
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Local Organization Needs Help After Search Efforts
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WABI Employee Walks Against Suicide
Breaking News from CBS
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Forecasters warn: Up to 6 major storms this season
Officials predict "extremely active" and "dangerous" hurricane season, including up to 20 named storms
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Video: Twitter helps tornado victim reunite with dog
Abby the dachshund was found and reunited with her owner 48 hours after being buried underneath debris from the Moore, Okla., tornado. KWTV's Michael Konopasek reports.
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Body of child recovered from deadly Minn. landslide
Authorities have located body of child missing since rockslide killed classmate, injured 2 others
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Post-traumatic stress disorder's effect on U.S. veterans explored on CBS Radio News
"60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft hosts special radio hour during Memorial Day weekend exploring disorder
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Video: 94-year-old opened storm shelter to neighbors as tornado approached
Nancy Davis, 94, welcomed her neighbors into her storm shelter as the tornado bore down in Oklahoma Monday. She talks to Manuel Bojorquez about what it was like inside the shelter and whether she'll rebuild after a twister destroyed her home for a second time.