Business Columnists

David Ravin, president and CEO of Northwood Ravin

Real Deals: For Triangle apartment developers, timing could be everything

The timing of when an apartment project opens will go a long way toward determining how well it does. In the case of Northwood Ravin, which is now opening new communities in Cary and downtown Raleigh, the company's timing couldn’t be much better.

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STUMP THE GEEKS

Latest online scam is alarming computer experts

The scam combines elements of scareware, social engineering and outright fraud. The end result is that users are tricked into expensive service contracts after being told over the phone that their computers are on the verge of a meltdown.
ECONOMY

NC takes steps to improve financial literacy among students

Personal finance became part of North Carolina's standard course of study for public schools for the first time this school year. The state is one of only a handful to take major steps toward developing financial literacy in students.
ECONOMY

Summer is ideal time to get children involved in the family business

Summer break is a great time to expose your children to the family business. They can come in as regular employees, get to know some of the employees, and gain an understanding of the business.
REAL DEALS

Real Deals: L Building puts Empire in middle of downtown Raleigh’s resurgence

For downtown Raleigh, the L Building is an important project as it will help connect the redevelopment activities occurring in the warehouse district and activity around Fayetteville Street.
MONEY MATTERS

Before you take your pension in a lump sum go through these 5 steps

Taking your pension payment in one big check can have tax consequences. A few calculations now could make the money last longer.
COMPUTERS

Google Glass: inspired creativity but with real concerns

The next “great thing” from Google – networked glasses – has raised privacy and safety concerns even as it ups the cool factor.
BUSINESS COLUMNISTS

Tell employees the truth and be specific

Praise and criticism should be timely and direct.
STUMP THE GEEKS

Stump the Geeks: No foolproof solution for protecting your online passwords

Managing true password complexity is tough. As many writers and technologists have pointed out, the username-password system is broken. It will probably be a while before something takes its place completely, but two-factor authentication can do wonders in the meantime.
MONEY MATTERS

Comparing fixed-rate savings bonds to CDs

The earnings rate on savings bonds is a combination of two separate rates: a fixed rate of return and a variable semiannual inflation rate. The fixed rate is announced by the Treasury Department every May and November.
REAL DEALS

Real Deals: 7 siblings pull together to run Triangle hotel business

Even in an industry that prides itself on being a family affair, there’s something remarkable about Daly Seven, which over the past three decades has grown into one of the largest hotel operators in the Triangle.