WJAR - Money Watchers

Town asks court to block Sakonnet Bridge tolls

Bill Rappleye — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:39:00 EDT

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority moves ahead with the installation of toll-collecting equipment.

RI Senate OKs minimum wage hike

Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:53:00 EDT

Rhode Island's minimum wage would go up 25 cents to $8 per hour next year under legislation approved in the state Senate.

Avoid scams when donating to charity

Alison Bologna — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:58:00 EDT

The attorney general offers some tips for donating money responsibly.

Money Watchers: Del's lemonade expands throughout country

Alison Bologna — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

Del's lemonade trucks are showing up in New York City and in other states.

Money Watchers: Struggling with college debt

Alison Bologna — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

A new study shows the average graduate this year is staring at loans totaling more than $35,000.

Proponents say eliminating RI sales tax would create jobs

Bill Rappleye — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

The House Finance Committee hears a radical proposal for changing Rhode Island's economy.

Chamber opens Garage to inspire businesses

Bill Rappleye — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce hopes to capture the spirit of start-ups.

Health club's owner says closure was planned for months

Mario Hilario — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:42:00 EDT

The owner of VIP Fit Clubs said the gym's closure has been planned for months.

Money Watchers: JWU student launches Segway tours

Alison Bologna — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:46:00 EDT

A Johnson and Wales University student is giving people a different way to see Providence.

Providence leading the way with micro-lofts

Bill Rappleye — Thu, 9 May 2013 23:15:00 EDT

A developer finds there is big demand for small apartments in a historic Providence building.

RI median home price jumps 12 percent in February

Associated Press — Thu, 9 May 2013 17:29:00 EDT

For the fifth consecutive month, a single-family home in Rhode Island has appreciated in price.

Money Watchers: Price of beef on the rise

Alison Bologna — Wed, 8 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

An area restaurant and a butcher both say they don't see the prices coming down anytime soon.

Money Watchers: Taxing online retailers broadens state's tax base

Tue, 7 May 2013 18:04:00 EDT

Backed by U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, a new federal bill aims to tax big online stores like any other business at the point of sale.

Budget battle continues over Central Coventry Fire District

Alison Bologna — Fri, 3 May 2013 18:04:00 EDT

The financial crisis involving the Central Coventry Fire District doesn't seem to end.

'Pot college' offers day-long medical marijuana seminar

Alison Bologna — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:13:00 EDT

Looking to start and maintain a successful medical marijuana business? There's a class for you.

Recovering from Sandy: Beach openings at what cost?

Alison Bologna — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:58:00 EDT

Rhode Island spends more than $2 million on repairs to state beaches to get them ready for the summer.

Alison Bologna

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:31:00 EDT

After four years as an anchor and reporter in Boston, Alison Bologna returns to NBC 10 News to anchor its new 7 p.m. show with Dan Jaehnig.

Frank Coletta

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:04:00 EST

Frank Coletta anchors NBC 10 News Sunrise and NBC 10 News at Noon.

Bill Rappleye

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:04:00 EST

Bill gladly returns to Rhode Island airwaves following a 10-year absence. He broke into television news in New Bedford in the early 1980s, working as a photographer/reporter for cable television.

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:27:00 EDT

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that...

Ralph Lauren's 4Q profit rises 35 pct

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

Ralph Lauren Corp. reported a 35 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as the luxury retailer benefited from lower cotton prices and cost controls.

Stocks edge lower as investors reassess Fed fears

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:00 EDT

Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower.

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:00 EDT

The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance.

House backs variable rate student loans

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT

Dismissing a veto threat from President Barack Obama, lawmakers in the House passed legislation that links student loan rates to the ups and downs of the financial markets in a vote largely along party lines.

87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.

ECB official: New bank authority 'indispensable'

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:38:00 EDT

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said it was "imperative" that Europe's leaders create a new agency with powers to restructure busted banks in order to help the region leave its economic and financial crisis...

Wyden: FracFocus a 'constructive' tool on drilling

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

A website partially funded by the oil and gas industry could be a "constructive" tool for federal regulators as they consider requiring public disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations, Senate Energy...

House immigration group resolves dispute

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

House members writing a bipartisan immigration bill said Thursday they had patched over a dispute that threatened their efforts, even as they and the rest of Congress prepared to return home for a weeklong recess where many...

Sears reports bigger-than-expected 1Q loss

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:58:00 EDT

Sears Holdings Corp. reported a steeper-than-expected loss for its first quarter with the beleaguered retailer blaming a cooler spring for falling sales.