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What low inflation means for bond ownersThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:41AMIf you're like many people, you may pay a lot of attention to the day-to-day price movements of your investments. But to create and maintain an effective investment strategy, you also need to look at the “big picture” — specifically, the economic and market forces that can affect your investments' performance. And one of those factors is inflation.

Age Page: Protect yourself from identity theftThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:09AMFirst, the bad news: incidents of identity theft are on the rise nationally, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. And now, the good news: You can do a lot to protect yourself from being victimized.

Age Page: Protect yourself from identity theftThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:00AMFirst, the bad news: incidents of identity theft are on the rise nationally, according to Javelin Strategy & Research.

Westmont awards ceremony to recognize community serviceTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:19PMNominees for the this year’s Westmont Citizen of the Year Award represent a variety of people — from software and Web developers to teachers, real estate agents and firefighters.

Highland Chamber installs officers for 2010Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:03AMThe Highland Chamber of Commerce recently installed newexecutive officers for 2010.

Edward Jones/Times-News Prep Player of the Week: WhitesideTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:25AMBy DEAN HENSLEY Times-News Staff Writer In his third straight trip to the regional tournament, Hendersonville Bearcat junior point guard Desmond Whiteside left it all on the court last week at UNC Greensboro's Fleming Gym.

Kammes takes seat on DeKalb councilMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:26PMDeKALB – DeKALB – Vacant for a month, the 7th Ward seat of the DeKalb City Council was filled Monday evening as Lisa Kammes was sworn in.

New Edward Jones office being builtMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:17PMIt’s time for Mark Allen to branch out on his own. After spending a couple of years at Edward Jones office downtown, Allen anticipates moving into his new Edward Jones Investments office at the intersection of First Avenue East and 14th Street in a couple of months. Allen will serve as Edward Jones financial advisor, along with branch office administrator Lou Ann Hill.

Into Investing: A year after market low, how should you invest?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:55AMIt’s been about a year since stock prices hit their low point during the long bear market. Since then, of course, we’ve seen a big rally, but some of the decisions you made when the market was at its lowest point may still be affecting your portfolio’s performance and prospects.