Fiscal Magic

The Iberia Parish Council could save more than $25,000 on its insurance coverage for the year, thanks in part to its decision to place the policies out for public bid, said former state Sen. Craig Romero.

Marty Lapera, president of Frederick County Bank, said his bank has benefited from customers moving their money into smaller institutions.

Midlothian officials said the village is running out of money sooner than expected and may need another bond issue or other borrowing to keep village government running until property tax revenue comes in. The village sold $2.7 million in bonds last summer to pay its bills and make payroll until the property tax revenue arrived.

Think that this spring’s “Robin Hood” movie will be a blockbuster at the box office?

WARWICK – The community of Warwick will have the opportunity to earn money for the Chester High School Wrestling Booster Club by simply test driving a new Ford vehicle. For every participant who takes an all-new Flex, or a new Focus, Edge or other Ford vehicle for a spin during the Drive One 4 UR School event on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m.

Barcelona vice-president Joan Oliver says coach Pep Guardiola deserves a big pay-rise. Guardiola has agreed a new 12-month deal with Barca, but hasn’t yet put pen to paper to confirm the contract

WORKING women can expect to be $1 million worse off during their lifetime compared with fathers.

WORKING women can expect to be $1 million worse off during their lifetime compared with fathers.

Looking like a million bucks can cost a pretty penny. So Good Housekeeping asked industry insiders to share their smartest money-saving strategies for buying cosmetics and skin care and hair products.

Calling Moshe Milevsky’s views on personal finances unconventional is an understatement.