News money 2008-06-01 Andanh.com

Brown-Forman son leaves fold, creates luxury liquor startup Altamar Brands Sat, 31 May 2008 22:31:00 EST
W.L. Lyons Brown III figured he would spend his entire career at Brown-Forman Corp., the company started by his great-great-grandfather. At one point, it even appeared that Brown was being groomed to become chief executive officer of the Louisville-based liquor company. He rose through the ranks to senior vice president of the beverage division.

Indiana Jones' digital jungle Sat, 31 May 2008 22:29:00 EST
In these hallowed halls, Indiana Jones almost seems out of place. A banner with a two-dimensional cutout of the swashbuckling archaeologist swings through the lobby of Industrial Light and Magic, where life-size replicas of Darth Vader and Bobba Fett from "Star Wars" stand guard.

Demand for gas-saving tires is inflating Sat, 31 May 2008 22:30:00 EST
The rubber is meeting the road in carmakers' quest for a quick gasoline-mileage boost. Auto companies have developed a budding affection for "low-rolling-resistance" tires to squeeze a few extra miles per gallon out of every model.

Self-financing startup risky Sat, 31 May 2008 22:20:00 EST
About 68 percent of entrepreneurs launching businesses invest their own assets to get their ventures running because it eliminates the need to pay interest or fees to get startup capital, according to Consumer Reports Money Adviser.

Farmers going high-tech Sat, 31 May 2008 22:19:00 EST
With the cost of fuel, seed, fertilizer and just about everything else it takes to grow his crops rising fast, Martin Barbre quickly came around after he started using the global positioning system to drive his tractor a year and a half ago. "As soon as we used it, we realized the benefits," he said.

Turning to the frugal for tips in tough times Sat, 31 May 2008 22:23:00 EST
OK, so the economy is tanking, unemployment is rising, and Americans love to spend. Remember that old idea of Yankee ingenuity? Thrift? The more industrious among us, from Depression-era seniors to families living on single incomes, say a little pre-planning, a little creativity and a little bit of reflection before a purchase can go a long way in saving money. So tuck away your credit cards and take note:

Credit-card reforms face big hurdles Sat, 31 May 2008 22:27:00 EST
Using a credit card reminds me of gambling in Las Vegas. When you walk through the casinos, people are shrieking as their slot machines pay off or they get a lucky roll at the crap table. You may see the occasional blackjack player sitting in front of a stack of chips representing winning bets. You think to yourself, "If they can play and win, so can I."

Brewer's profit bubbles higher Sat, 31 May 2008 22:27:00 EST
Molson Coors Brewing Co., one of the world's largest brewers, said its first-quarter profit jumped to $37.1 million, from $4.4 million the year before, as sales rose more than 10 percent to $1.36 billion on growth in the United States and Canada.

Is buying timeshare worthwhile investment? Sat, 31 May 2008 22:25:00 EST
I'm thinking about buying a timeshare. Would it be a worthwhile investment?

Investing in a hot area can mean saying 'sell' Sat, 31 May 2008 22:25:00 EST
With higher prices at the pump unavoidable, many investors would no doubt love to put some of the money lost to $4-a-gallon gas back in their pockets.

Gas stations forced to change
Leslie Persinger said when he took over Country Roads Exxon 10 years ago he never thought much about the gas station’s analog gasoline pumps.

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