Jocelyne Aposaga is a hairstylist who relies on tips for about 20 percent of her income. As the economy slumps, she has a new survival plan: cut tips. ...more

May 4, 2008

grandparents, mother, myself, five siblings, aunt, uncle and two cousins from Michigan, along with the Kinderman family (four people). The big draw in Hernando was basically two things: the great weather; and it was cheap to live here, for a fairly nice, quaint region. ...more

February 22, 2008

A friend in Georgia contacted me a few weeks ago, asking me to recommend a lecturer whose program tape she could buy for her local genealogical society meeting. Her plan was to play the tape and have members participate in a discussion on the topic. ...more

February 10, 2008

Polling Problems Persist Regarding "Polls Face Only Minor Snags, Mostly Voter Confusion" (Nation/World, Jan. 30): ...more

February 2, 2008

Valerie Iengo of Port Richey says the nation's economic problems are severe, contradicting Ernest Lane's letter "No Crisis." ...more

January 29, 2008

Mix Of Taxes Ideal Mr. Troyer's letter has much merit in it suggesting a balance between a sales tax and income tax. There are, however, a couple of problems with his suggestion. ...more

January 8, 2008

Dear Abby: As you know, when students are in their last year of high school, their minds start wandering to other places - college, careers, marriage, etc. But my daughter is the complete opposite. ...more

December 23, 2007

SEBRING – The refrain is the same from restaurant owners – regardless of the size of the eatery – when asked about a pay increase for employees who receive tips: it's part of the cost of doing business. Florida restaurateurs face another increase on Jan. 1, 2008 when the direct wage for "tipped employees" goes up to $3.77 an hour. According to the Agency for Workforce Innovation, the employer must pay tipped employees a direct wage. The direct wage is calculated as equal to the minimum wage ($6.79) minus the 2003 tip credit ($3.02) or a direct hourly wage of $3.77. Florida's minimum wage will increase to $6.79 per hour on Jan. 1, which is up from $6.67 this year. The majority of local businesses are now paying employees above the minimum wage. ...more

December 16, 2007

Study Proposal More Regarding 'FairTax Is Pure Fantasy' by Bruce Bartlett (Other Views, Oct. 1): ...more

October 6, 2007

Just a few things I would like this year. I want to buy products "Made in America." I want insurance companies to insure my house for all damages. I want American soldiers to have the absolute best equipment. ...more

September 3, 2007