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Filed under: Economy, Investing, Target CorpThere's never a dull moment on Wall Street, especially now when holiday shopping is under way. Let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead. 1. Greece Is the Word: Greek legislators will be in the news, as the troubled … [Read more...]
Filed under: Economy, College FinanceShould law school students be eligible for tuition refunds if they decide they'd rather not accumulate six-figures in debt studying for a career in which job prospects are dismal? That's what two Yale University professors recently argued in Slate. The National … [Read more...]
It is an unfortunate and sad reality that most people do not like to think for themselves if even at all. That is why television reality programs and entertainment news shows and television itself for that matter are so popular: it gives people a break from thinking about their own lives and gives … [Read more...]
Filed under: Economy Occupy Wall Street is slowing down a bit as winter sets in, but the conversation it inspired is still gaining momentum. Millions of Americans who once viewed themselves in general terms like "middle class," "struggling" or "comfortable" now see the world more sharply divided … [Read more...]
Filed under: Economy, CareersHello, Generation Y! I've got good news and bad news for you. The good news is ... Warren Buffett was right. We dodged the bullet (for now), and avoided a repeat of the Great Recession. The American economy is growing again, albeit at a speed far slower than we'd like … [Read more...]
Filed under: Economy, JP Morgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway, Citigroup, CreditLast month, the capital city of Pennsylvania filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection. Harrisburg had taken out a $317 million loan to fund a municipal incinerator, but it didn't have the money to pay even interest on the … [Read more...]
Filed under: Economy, College FinanceAbout two-thirds of recent graduates borrowed to help pay for their college educations. Those earning degrees from private schools walked away with an average of $28,100 in student debt, according to The College Board. The plight of these heavily indebted … [Read more...]
Filed under: Economy, CareersSometimes, you just have to know where to look. With official unemployment stuck in the 9% range, jobs continue to be as hard to find as the proverbial needle in a haystack. HiddenJobsApp.com is doing its part to make the hunt a little easier. Since launching in the … [Read more...]
