Federal officials, seeing signs that the down economy will be with us for awhile, are talking about extending help for laid-off workers and first-time home buyers.
Posts tagged recession
Extended Help
Thursday, October 8th, 2009The Downturn and the Young
Friday, September 25th, 2009How does living through the Great Recession shape the way young people see the world?
An Unusual Business Model
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Employee-owned businesses have had a cushion against recession.
More Recession Etiquette
Monday, July 27th, 2009How do you comfort a friend who has been laid off? How do you decline an dinner invitation if you’ve been laid off and can’t afford it? This torturous phase of the new economy is creating a whole new series of social conundrums.
Economic Crisis as Opportunity for Under 40 Set
Friday, July 24th, 2009If you were already looking forward to retirement, this recession was probably the equivalent of a kick in the teeth. But for the younger folks, it’s more like a kick in the butt.
Is It Over?
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009Is the downturn turning back up? Or is this just a pause before another plunge? With conflicting data in the air, here is an assessment from Main Street.
Tough it Out or Talk it Through?
Friday, June 26th, 2009Pocketbook pressures, job losses, and all the other challenges brought on by this unprecedented time are cause to pause and self-assess.
Donating Time to the Boss?
Thursday, June 25th, 2009British Airways asks staffers to make the ultimate sacrifice for the company: work for free. Would you work for free to save your company?
Working for Uncle Sam
Thursday, June 25th, 2009You may be a Sean Hannity-loving basher of the bloated bureaucracy. But in these timess, you might consider whether the federal government might be a pretty good boss.
New Skills for Changing Times
Monday, June 22nd, 2009Cotton farmers are growing corn and beans. Automakers are building wind turbines. It’s all part of adapting to the “new normal.”
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