State unemployment proves Connecticut is -gasp – feeling the economic pain
Okay, economic recovery or not, you know things are bad when Connecticut becomes
What it really means to be “Unemployed”
Just because you don't have a job doesn't mean you're unemployed. It's actually a designation reserved only for those of us who are actively looking for work and immediately available to accept a job, should a good one be offered. [...]
Balancing Act
There are ways to find a mentor. By Cindy Krischer Goodman Recently, a friend called me, frustration in her voice. She wants to move up the career ladder but feels no one in her office [...]
Have a Cow!
At least these days, low costs are making milk and meat easier to digest.The government's latest report on consumer prices proves rising costs are not our biggest problem. "Hooray," say economists everywhere. But let's remember [...]
We’re Not Quitting, and that Tells You Something
When it comes to jobs, people are staying put. No word on how many are miserable, though even if the work stinks, hopefully these folks are happy to have it. But there are some [...]
Your Food Prices are Important to Economic Policy
This month, two nutritional opposites - lettuce and cookies - joined forces to pull up average food prices.
The Reality of Your Income
If you're cashing higher paychecks but feeling as though you're able to buy less you're - sigh - probably right. Actually, the government will back you up on that.That's because it measures how much we [...]
Live It, Love It, Earn It_test
Yes, that headline is about money and author Marianna Olszewski wants to help you to make tons. When it came to the idea of making millions (and millions) of dollars, the odds were stacked against
Car Repair Prices Rev Up – Despite Recession
Despite the government-funded Cash-for-Clunkers program that gave free money to car buyers, car repair costs are soaring. Below, see the price increases since we rang in the recession. Then click here to see how to [...]