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Heartbreaking Video Shows Just How Bad Kalispell’s Economy Is
Before I moved to Missoula, I lived in Kalispell and had made many good friends over the course of years that I stayed there. Back in 2004, money never really seemed to be too much of an issue. But then again, that was before the entire global market came to a screeching halt. Since then, the lack of jobs and income has washed up large cities like Detroit and even as close as Spokane. We thought that perhaps Montana could be able to sustain itself with the tighter knit communities and small town prices. We were wrong.
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How Much Are You Planning to Spend on Halloween? — Survey of the Day
According to a new survey from National Retail Federation, about seven in 10 plan on celebrating Halloween this year. Since revelry isn't always free, the next question the NRF polled is how much celebrants plan on spending on the holiday this year.
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Who Are the Richest People in Each State? — Dollars and Sense
The people at Wealth-X recently put some of the wealthiest people in the United States under their discriminating microscope in an attempt to flush out the richest people in each state. In order to qualify for their glorified rich list, individuals must be worth at least $30 million, a requirement easily met by all of the people on this year's list.
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September Brings 750 Jobs to Missoula, 100 to Ravalli
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What Jobs Make the World a Worse Place?
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Shoppers Spending More on Themselves This Holiday Season — Dollars and Sense
While many analysts predict that holiday shopping will remain on the conservative side yet this year, a new survey suggests that more people intend to give the gift of giving to none other than themselves.
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Would You Rather Have Better Pay or a Better Boss? — Survey of the Day
Not being paid enough and having a difficult boss are two of the more common complaints of the employed. But which of these problems bothers working folks more?
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Eagle Bancorp Buys Hamilton’s Sterling Savings Branch
October 16, 2012
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What Are the Richest and Poorest Cities in America?
According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the national median household income level ($50,502) diminished for the second year in a row, falling to 8 percent below what it was before the economic downturn in 2007. This decrease was felt across the board, even in the country’s wealthiest areas.