Archive for tag: economic crisis
Is the recession the end of the American Dream?
September 22, 2010 3:38 pm Comics, EconomyUnderlying the entire machine that caused our current recession is an interesting discussion about the American Dream and how it was hijacked by marketers and financial institutions. This is a conversation worth having.
NBER: The Recession ended last year
September 20, 2010 10:07 am Comics, Economy, NewsAmerica can rest easy tonight–the Recession is over! It has been since June 2009. Unfortunately, this good news feels more like a slap in the face to the millions of un- or under-employed.
5 Indicators the Economy is Still in Trouble
May 20, 2010 10:31 am Economy, News & EntertainmentThere is every indication out there that we have not yet seen the worst of this economic downturn. Here are the five of the most sobering.
Unemployment a Little Down, But Still Way Up
May 6, 2010 8:48 am Economy, politicsYou are still falling. And, unless something changes, you are going to get very hurt or die when you hit the ground. Ridiculous, I know. But that is exactly what we are expected to swallow in the reporting of unemployment figures. The Associated Press is reporting today that “first-time claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a seasonally adjusted 444,000 last week,” down 7,000.
3 Ways the Gulf Oil Spill Will Affect You
May 5, 2010 11:10 am Economy, News & EntertainmentIf the oil slick reaches these vulnerable coastal areas, the economic repercussions will be far reaching. They will reach all the way into your wallet.
Everyone should get education… but who’s going to pay?
January 18, 2010 4:15 pm Economy, Financial AidFor generations now, the U.S. government has stressed the importance of education to schoolchildren, specifically the value of a college diploma…That was until the meltdown.
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 #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…
