President Obama’s stimulus plan passed in the House of Representatives with no Republican votes. Now the bill must pass the Senate before it goes to a Conference committee. Once it leaves Conference Committee, the final version will be voted on by both the House and Senate. Thus, it is very likely that the current bill...
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If you’ve been laid off recently, or maybe still employed with a company that is looking to cut costs, protect yourself by creating a resume that will stand out amongst others in your position. Imagine: It was reported on 1/22/09 that Microsoft cut 5,000 jobs. That’s 5,000 more people in an already crowded pool of the...
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I am fascinated with philosophy. Throughout the history of thought, many philosophers have attempted to rectify the seeming disconnect between the mind and body. Some have argued that the mind and body will be forever engaged in a never-ending struggle for supremacy, while others argue that the mind and body are one. Before the...
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Traditionally, there are many reasons why people shift careers. Considering the tumultuous times in which we are living, we can expect a tremendous realignment of the economic landscape. As the economy adjusts to the coming changes, some careers are going to become obsolete, while others will rise in prominence. Depending...
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The economic news is enough to drive any sane person crazy. Between deteriorating personal finances, a dismal financial outlook, feckless politicians, and equivocating economists, there are plenty reasons to let fear, worry, and anger creep into our minds. Staying abreast of the financial news is not conducive to calm and...
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The key to understanding the proposed benefits and limitations of the proposed stimulus plan lies in grasping the basic tenets of Keynesian economics. Keynes’s theories began to fade in popularity towards the end of the seventies. For nearly thirty years, businesses and investors lobbied for market deregulation; and...
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