Organic vege grower in liquidation

A North Otago organic vegetable growing business, recently approached to appear on Country Calendar, has gone into voluntary liquidation owing more than $1 million, while a subsidiary company owes more than $300,000. Organic Solutions, which traded as Oamaru Organics, is 53.45% owned by James Porteous — who is also the sole director — and Australian-based Lanson…

Can I use my 401(k) to pay off credit card debt?

It could seem like a good idea to use your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt, but there are some things to know first. DOUGLAS SACHA/Getty Images With credit card interest rates hovering near historic highs — they’re averaging north of 21% currently — it’s no surprise that many cardholders are struggling to keep…