Friday, November 27, 2009

recession

iCandy: Tech Gifts Beautiful Inside and Out

Good-looking gadgets emphasize style and luxury despite the recession. more >>

Economic Woes Taking Social, Physical Toll on Arizona Students

China Leads World to Higher Carbon Pollution

CO2 emissions rose 671 million tons from 2007 to 2008, three-quarters of which is attributed to China. more >>

The 4 Stages of a Market Recovery

Is the economy finally catching up with the market? Haverford Investments' Jason Pride believes so. more >>

4 Reasons Your Retirement Is at Risk

Recession makes retiring at 65 more difficult. more >>

Restaurants on a Roll

At these 8 dining chains, the recession has been good for business. more >>

Seven Tips to Sell a Home in a Tough Economy

When you have to sell, these tips can make it easier to get the best price for your home. more >>

Sen. Thune Says Horse Feathers to Global Warming Veganism

Call to stop eating meat as a way to conquer global warming is pooh-poohed by cattle-state senator. more >>

USC ROTC Enrollment More Than Doubles

Some attribute uptick in ROTC enrollment to economic troubles. more >>

10 Products That Boomed During the Recession

Amidst the economic carnage, these firms are going gangbusters. more >>

7 Ways to Survive the Jobless Recovery

Become entrepreneurial, work as many jobs as it takes, and solve problems that others can’t. more >>

Obama’s Jobless Solution? He Needs a New New Deal

A government job is better than no job at all. more >>

5 Myths About the Economic 'Recovery'

Even if the recession is over, it won’t feel like it for a while. more >>

Next Obama Reform: Fewer Blue-Ribbon Panels

The financial-crisis commission is a make-work panel whose work has already been done. more >>

Reports Show Mixed Results for Obama's Stimulus

One report shows that the GDP rose about 2.3 percentage points. more >>

Mutual Fund Bill Remains in Congressional Limbo

Perennial initiative shares many of Obama's goals for retirement savings. more >>

4 Problems That Could Sink America

Don't expect an economic recovery to bring a return to prosperity. more >>

Tough Job Market for Law School Students

The recession has changed the ways that top law firms recruit candidates. more >>

How to Invest Smarter After the Recession

Mutual-fund pioneer Bogle discusses what went wrong, how to fix it, and what to teach our children. more >>

Home Builders: Homebuyer Tax Credit Key to Economic Recovery

The head of the home builders association says the housing industry will pave the way to recovery. more >>

Beware of False Hopes on the Economy

Though nice to hear, optimism may be unwarranted, thanks to debt, lost jobs, and consumer fear. more >>

Auto Dealers: Cash for Clunkers a Needed Boost

The head of the auto dealers association says the program is a success. more >>

How to Avoid the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Snarl

Controversy over delayed rebates is a problem for dealers—but not buyers. more >>

Financial Aid Appeals Are Up in Michigan

Financial aid appeals have jumped about 60 percent at two Michigan universities. more >>

How to Find Money for College in a Recession

The economy has crunched the old model of paying for college, but there is still money to help you. more >>

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