Friday, November 27, 2009

recession

Colleges Guesstimate the Size of Their Freshmen Classes

The economy could mean that more students make last-minute switches to cheaper colleges. more >>

6 Money Lessons of the Great Recession

If the worst of the recession is behind us, what have we learned? more >>

Healthcare Reform a Tough Sell in Town Halls Where Recession's Hit Hardest

Democrats, seeking movement on healthcare reform, meet another kind of movement, the worried masses. more >>

4 Things to Know About the Cash-Strapped 'Cash for Clunkers'

How to be a smart consumer with the CARS rebate program. more >>

Why 'Cash for Clunkers' Will Keep on Rolling

There’s no way Congress will kill the one stimulus program that’s showing results. more >>

Tough Economy Forces Florida Atlantic Donor to Scale Back Donation

The original $16 million pledge has been cut to just $5 million because of the economy. more >>

15 Government-Heavy (and Recession-Resistant) Cities

In some areas of the country, government jobs are keeping employment up. more >>

Health Buzz: Hot Dog Makers Get Sued and Other Health News

Laid-off breadwinners deserve a break; swine flu and pregnancy. more >>

8 Industries That Will Sit Out a Recovery

Major parts of the economy could be moribund for years. more >>

10 Ways to Thrive After the Recession

Get a better bank, take advantage of new government programs, and don't overdo frugality. more >>

Nine Reasons the Economy is Not Getting Better

Jobs data paint a discouraging picture of more pain to come. more >>

What Obama Must Do Before Stimulus II

It's time to tell Americans to solve some of their own problems. more >>

Cars Hurt Most by the Recession

Bankrupt carmakers aren't the only ones hurting. more >>

Cars Getting a Boost From the Recession

Even though sales are down, some hot vehicles are pulling ahead. more >>

A New Era For Stocks

This could be the end of a long, good run. more >>

The World Economy Contracts: 2009 Could Be the First Year of Declining Global GDP on Record

Suze Orman: Why the Recession Is a Good Thing

Young people 'have it so great it's not even funny.' more >>

From GDP to Jobs to Trade and Fear, Full Economic Recovery Could Take Years

Bridging the economic chasm could take years. more >>

Unemployment Claims Drop, Another Sign of Possible Economic Turnaround

But first-time claims go up again. more >>

Obama's Way Out of the Recession Could Lead to Inflation

Obama should hold off on spending the stimulus money. Otherwise, he'll look more and more like Carter. more >>

Job Cuts Peak in March, but Employment in the US Is Still Shrinking - US News and World Report

5 Reasons to Start a Business in a Recession

Earning money on the side provides job insurance amid uncertainty. more >>

Why the Economic Recovery Won't Feel Like One

"Less bad" is still bad. more >>

Consumer Confidence Gets a Shot of Optimism in April

Recession Forces Tough Choices on Companies

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