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Craig Allen: The Funk Zone May Offer a Unique Investment Opportunity

It's hip, it's edgy, and it's a neighborhood that is primed for a Santa Barbara real estate boom
 

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Craig Allen: Opportunity May Be Knocking, If Stocks Experience a Short-Term Correction

There are several signs that the markets are primed to lead a U.S. recovery
 

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Craig Allen: Unemployment Data Boost Markets, but Closer Inspection Reveals Some Cause for Concern

Latest jobless figures don't quite add up to a complete picture of labor statistics
 

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Craig Allen: U.S. Positive Economic Performance Divergence Continues

Several key December reports due this week with expectations of signs of an increasingly strong recovery
 

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Craig Allen: The Financials Will Lead the Recovery

Providing credit where it's due, the financial sector is the key to stronger growth this year — no matter what the 'experts' say
 

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Craig Allen: Five Things All Investors Should Consider

Follow these simple steps to make the most of your money
 

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Craig Allen: Tumultuous Year for Stocks Ends with a Whimper

Despite fear and volatility, investors survived 2011 but have hopes of a brighter recovery in 2012
 

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Craig Allen: Retail Sales Should Drive Solid Stock Performance in 1st Quarter

Despite dragging economy, pent-up demand for consumer spending may point to a recovery coming in 2012
 

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Craig Allen: Pending Foreclosures Threaten Any Possible Rebound for Real Estate

Economic conditions point to continued growth of distressed inventory and depressed home values
 

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Craig Allen: Martial Arts School ‘Fights’ for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Academy rolls out welcome mat in free Saturday benefit for a Santa Barbara charity that helps local families of children with cancer
 

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Craig Allen: Positive U.S. Economic Data Widens Gap Between U.S., Ongoing European Debt Crisis

Seeds of a national rebound are nurtured by encouraging signs at home — if we'll acknowledge them
 

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Craig Allen: Note to CEOs: Customer Service Matters — Especially on the Web

Just because a company can sell on the Web, doesn't mean it can get away with doing it poorly
 

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Craig Allen: Restaurateurs Proven That Creativity Isn’t Confined to the Kitchen

Soon-to-open R&D Restaurant adds a couple of innovative financing angles to its menu
 

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Craig Allen: What Does a Greek Austerity Referendum Signal for U.S. Markets?

Rejection could be disastrous but approval may be an important first step to stabilizing the global economy
 

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Craig Allen: Does Bounce in GDP Signal Better Times Ahead?

Consumer confidence is still shaky but coming holiday season could spur a turnaround
 

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Craig Allen: Will Apple Continue to Innovate Without Steve Jobs?

People and products are in place for continued growth, but stock price's performance is likely in for a bumpy ride
 

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Craig Allen: Occupy Wall Street Mob a Bunch of Misguided Fools

By choice of demonstration targets, protesters reveal the breadth of their ignorance about whom to blame for U.S. financial debacle
 

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Craig Allen: With Stock Market Gasping for Air, Where Do We Go From Here?

Stocks close worst quarter since the depths of the recession, but if history is any guide there may be hope for improvement
 

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Craig Allen: International Diversification Does Not Reduce Risk

Despite conventional wisdom, when U.S. stocks drop, European stocks often drop even more
 

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Craig Allen: Getting Out of Debt Is As Easy As One, Two, Three, Four, Five!

How lists can get your expenses in order, and then reduced or even eliminated
 

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Craig Allen: The First Step to Getting Out of Credit-Card Debt Is Creating Your Budget

Getting back to the basics of budgeting, first log your income and expenses for a realistic picture of what you can expect
 

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Craig Allen: The Ins and Outs of Buying Foreclosed Properties

The price may be right, but don't expect to get much help from the bank for repairs and upgrades
 

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Craig Allen: Declining Real Estate Market Still Offers Opportunities

The deals are here in Santa Barbara — with a good agent and a determination to find a home and not just an investment
 

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Craig Allen: What Will the Bottom Mean in the Real Estate Dilemma?

Interest rates, home sales and a struggling economy combine to keep the bottom still frustratingly out of reach
 

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Craig Allen: A Flat Tax May Be Our Only Option

Facing a possible double-dip recession with no cards left to play, a bold reshuffling of the tax code may be America's only way out
 

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Craig Allen: A Little Perspective Is What Should Matter to True Investors

Through market ups and downs, long-term view is often the best advice to take
 

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