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Paving the way to tuition

[Times photo: Chris Zuppa]
A new college savings plan is being rolled out that will complement the choices already available in this hot segment of the financial services business.

Robert Trigaux
Small town franchise rebellions confront Florida Power
Central Florida's well known for its hot weather, hot beaches and even hot theme parks. Now add hotbed of unrest in the electricity business.

10 tips
It's easier than ever to rack up frequent-flier miles on your favorite airline -- or on multiple airlines, for that matter. Thanks to the proliferation of partnerships between airlines and other companies, whenever you use your credit card, make long-distance phone calls or pump gas at a certain service station, you can accumulate miles. But when and how should you use all those miles? Consider these tips.

New rules keep organic, nonorganic food separate
SEATTLE -- Finding organic grapes or poultry has gotten easier in grocery stores across the country -- a very intentional byproduct of a new federal requirement that retailers keep organic and nonorganic foods separate.

Helen Huntley
On money
Q. A brokerage house has changed its recommendations from hold to sell for a utility stock I own. Now, who would buy when the brokerage says sell? I am afraid I am a slow learner and an underachiever.