The Honolulu Advertiser

The Honolulu Advertiser - Business Business articles for Thursday, October 12, 2006

Business
•	HMSA to raise health plan rates by 4.4%
•	Many resigned to paying more
•	Sale of Big Island parcel advised
•	Nonprofits growing as employers
PERSONAL FINANCE
•	Ways to Work loans help low-wage parents purchase cars
•	Take some time to choose your health plan
•	Military members deserve better than predatory payday loans
OTHER BUSINESS
•	Blunder risks ruin of U.S. rice imports
•	Credit card issuers not forthright on late fees
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	Crude oil slips on OPEC output
GREG WILES
•	Second federal extension unlikely to be granted