
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
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
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
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
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
Craig Allen: Five Things All Investors Should Consider
Follow these simple steps to make the most of your money
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
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
Craig Allen: Pending Foreclosures Threaten Any Possible Rebound for Real Estate
Economic conditions point to continued growth of distressed inventory and depressed home values
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
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
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
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
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
Craig Allen: Does Bounce in GDP Signal Better Times Ahead?
Consumer confidence is still shaky but coming holiday season could spur a turnaround
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
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
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
Craig Allen: International Diversification Does Not Reduce Risk
Despite conventional wisdom, when U.S. stocks drop, European stocks often drop even more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 takePage 1 of 1 pages
- 1. Santa Barbara Elks Lodge Honors Four Students of the Month
- 2. 16 Students from Santa Barbara District Named National Merit Finalists
- 3. Celebrate the Oscars in Style From the Comfort of Your Home
- 4. Liam Burke: ‘Pina’ in 3-D Immerses Viewers Into World of Dance
- 5. Celebrate Mardi Gras with Business After-Hours at Willow Springs in Goleta
- 1. Harris Sherline: You Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up (28 comments)
- 2. Accrediting Commission’s Findings on SBCC Trustees Surface, Detailing Series of Violations (28 comments)
- 3. Michael Barone: Prudence Is Key to Reversing Obama’s ‘Soft Despotism’ (16 comments)
- 4. Miramar Developer Seeks 10-Year County Tax Rebate to Help Get Hotel Project Off the Ground (14 comments)
- 5. Tim Durnin: Where Is Our Outrage? Where Is Our Shame? (6 comments)

Santa Barbara Surf Report
Arbor Snowboards Uncertain Journey Episode One
Final Frames: Selected Images of RC-12
Daily Noozhawk
Subscribe to Your Daily Noozhawk, our free e-Bulletin sent out every day at 4:15 a.m. with Noozhawk's top stories, hand-picked by the editors.









