Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category
New Poll: Obama Going Downhill
July 21, 2009 10:14 am EconomyDue to the president and Congress’ push for quick action on healthcare reform, support is fading from two critical constituencies: independents and women. A poll conducted by the Washington Post-ABC News found President Obama’s approval rating has fallen below 50 percent for the first time to 49 percent with 44 percent disapproving. President Obama has seen high approval in the past, but he has lost a lot of ground with liberals and young people.
Higher Education Ready to Crumble
June 2, 2009 3:36 am EconomySeveral scholars and journalists are now bringing up the idea that higher-education could be the next sector to crumble. This means that smaller colleges might be forced to merge, close, or declare bankruptcy. They have spent too much and are in debt up to their eyeballs, and now with shaky student loans and rising tuition [...]
Student Loan Reduction and Forgiveness for Public Service Careers
April 16, 2009 9:50 am Career Advice, Choosing a Degree, EconomyUnder the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, students heading into public service careers can decrease, or eliminate altogether, their student loans.
CNN and Careerbuilder fabricate Top Ten Jobs
April 15, 2009 7:41 am Career Advice, EconomyI can’t see stupidity and just let it stand, especially when it’s going to mislead thousands of already disadvantaged job-seekers. This article, written by Careerbuilder and posted on CNN, is a blatant example of how some companies will spread misinformation just to sell a product.
Recession Journal #6: Taking Responsibility for Our Own Lives
April 10, 2009 9:41 am EconomyA group of citizens on the Hawaiian island of Kauai took matters into their own hands. Stories like this one get me excited. Why? Because it is a small indicator that we are being forced to return to our real American roots.
Recession Journal #5: The Calm Before the Storm
April 8, 2009 10:17 am Career Advice, EconomyBut for all the bad stuff that has happened and the harrowing stuff that’s being foretold, it feels like we’re in limbo. I would like to believe that we dodged the bullet and it’s time to rebuild. But that belief would in no way be built on logic or reason. It’s time to pay the piper and our credit cards are maxed out.
Five Things to Do When You Get Laid Off
March 30, 2009 3:21 pm Career Advice, EconomyI’ve been there before and it sucks. But there are some things you can do to manage the heartache of getting the boot. Try these five exercises and watch your laid-off stress fly away…
The Silver Lining: Long Fast Food Lines
March 27, 2009 3:10 pm EconomyWe always complain about long lines, but, with fast food, long lines are good. Short lines are bad. Why? Good question…
Recession Journal #4: Umbrellas and Resisting the Urge to Freak Out
March 7, 2009 9:33 am Career Advice, EconomyLife in this universe of ours isn’t easy. We can’t control the vast majority of things happening around us. Just because most things are out of our control, that doesn’t mean everything is. Don’t bother freaking out. It’s a waste of time, air, and usually resources.
