The U. K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a significant spending plan. This plan will guide how billions of pounds will be allocated across different government departments and infrastructure projects. The focus is on "protected" departments like health and defense, which are set to receive substantial funding increases. However, some "unprotected" departments,...

The town of Manitou Springs is buzzing with excitement as they have just secured a significant grant to continue the expansion of their popular Creek Walk trail. This trail, which runs alongside Manitou Avenue and Fountain Creek, is set to get a major boost with a quarter-of-a-million-dollar grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation's Revitalizing Main Str...

As the leaves begin to change color in Teller County, Colorado, crews are working against the clock to complete several road projects before winter sets in. One of the biggest projects is the reconstruction of Lake Avenue, a major street that runs through the heart of Woodland Park. The project started in August, with crews removing the old pavement and leaving the d...

When it comes to investing in dividend-paying stocks, many investors focus on the yield without considering the larger picture. Two stocks that buck this trend, and offer a compelling investment opportunity, are Alphabet (GOOG) and Caterpillar (CAT). Both companies have a long history of increasing their payouts, and with valuations that appear to be fair, they're un...