The cost of college has spiraled upward, in spite—and in some cases because—of the deep recession. Tuition increases at public universities have outpaced those at private universities, and... Read more >>

I honestly have no idea what we were thinking in 2007. When I compare the money my husband and I spent on entertainment and life expenses to this year’s spending and last, it shocks me. In... Read more >>

This is an anti-success story, up until now. I hope though, that pretty soon I will have a happy ending to add to it.  A Promising Career Lay Ahead When I graduated, I had a prestigious and... Read more >>

As the U.S. economy continues to be in a recession with the unemployment rate now over 10 percent at an official rate of 10.2 percent, and the underemployment rate is an official 17.5 percent, I find... Read more >>

Intense anxiety is playing out these days not only on Wall Street, but nearly every street in the world! Lots of mood-boosting resiliency psychology techniques exist to help keep your emotions in... Read more >>

Gas prices are inching up. The economic stimulus package doesn’t seem to be stimulating our ability to buy that latest-and-greatest shiny, new Gucci tempting us, calling our name from the... Read more >>

Although I’ve heard a lot of comparisons of this recession to the Great Depression, I have seen very little advice about real belt-tightening or a return to older ways of living. Suggestions are... Read more >>

The global economic slowdown is bad news for most sectors, but the one upshot might be the environment. As factories close, consumption declines, and people look for thriftier ways to live,... Read more >>

Layoffs are on everyone’s mind these days. Feel threatened? This checklist will help you see if you’re at risk and help you take steps to get off the RIF list. Be indispensible.... Read more >>

Getting up early morning, you rush toward the table where exquisite food lays ahead of you and you want to spend a little more time on the dining table. Unfortunately, you can’t because the risk... Read more >>