How to make $30/H without a 4 Year Degree

For job seekers without a four-year degree, breaking the $25-an-hour barrier can be a challenge. But with more technical certification and associate’s degree programs than ever, many well-paying career options are accessible in a broad range of industries. Read More »

Best Business Opportunities of 2010

Business opportunities of 2010 cause consumers to be more cautious about what they buy and less optimistic about the economy in general, having said that small businesses selling necessities will do well; those selling what consumers consider to be “frills” will not, unless they can tap into sufficiently well-heeled niches. Read More »

Do you want to be an investor master?

During market rebounds, small-cap stocks tend to soar faster and farther than the broader market — turning hardworking folks like you and me into millionaires over time. Want some proof? Read More »

Should I Refinance my Home? How does it work..?

The mortgage refinance rush is on. With interest rates at their lowest point in decades, millions of homeowners are trying to refinance their homes to save money. Some are trying to “escape” their adjustable-rate mortgages, while saving money at the same time. But how does home refinancing work, and when is it a good idea? These are the questions We’ll address in today’s lesson. Read More »

The Sign of a Strong Stock

Think about your favorite company, the one you believe in the most. Now imagine getting its logo tattooed on your bicep. Read More »

Recession is a great time to start a new business

Recession can bring with it opportunities as well as threats.

And even if starting up a new business when the economy is shrinking does prove to be a baptism of fire, it could strengthen you in the long run. If you survive, think how well you’ll perform when the good times return.

Here are some of the ways you can withstand a recession when you start a new business. Read More »

10 Common Problems for New Businesses

Every busy downtown street has a storefront location that is “cursed.” One month it was a pizza place. Six months later it was an optometrist’s office. Four months later it was a video rental store. Now it’s vacant yet again. Read More »

American Cars: red, white and cheap

A bad economy and crumbling auto sales have created absurdly low prices for some truly great American cars. Auto sales are down for the count. Sales of American cars, in particular, have been K.O.’d. In a vain attempt to get things moving again, American car manufacturers are piling on incentives and dealers are slashing prices. That means you can get some amazing – absurd, really – prices on some great cars. Read More »

Now Is the Safest Time to Buy Stocks

Unless you’ve been living under a rock — check that, several rocks — you know what I’m about to tell you: Stock markets worldwide are down substantially this year. Here’s a representative update Read More »

Canada: The Obama effect

For many Americans, seeing a new president move into the White House has been a long time coming, but it’s not just people south of the 49th parallel excited about Barack Obama becoming the 44th president of the United States – many Canadians can’t wait to see a changing of the guard, too. Read More »

62,000 Jobs Are Cut by U.S. and Foreign Companies

Employers have tried to nip and tuck their labor costs by reducing overtime, shortening the workweek and freezing wages, but now, they are reaching for the saw.

On Monday alone, companies across the employment spectrum announced more than 65,000 job cuts Read More »

10 Careers that Top $30 per Hour

In just 60 minutes, you could earn enough to pay for a tank of gas, the cable bill, gym membership, or dinner out. Thirty dollars still covers some of life’s essential costs. Earn that much in just one hour on the job, and you have enough to build a comfortable life. Read More »

GM falls behind Toyota in annual global sales

Toyota Motor Corp. sold more cars and trucks worldwide than any other automaker last year, seizing the crown General Motors Corp. held for 77 years. But with its overall sales having fallen for the first time in 10 years and the entire industry mired in a slump, there’s little for the Japanese company to celebrate. Read More »

Rates for Canadian Saving Accounts

Canadian Saving Accounts Rates Read More »

Looking for good jobs?

Working hard, at full-time hours, is no longer a ticket out of poverty for a growing number of people. What would it take to change that?Today in Toronto, that question is being asked at the “Good Jobs for All” summit. One possible answer is to rein in employment agencies that place workers in low-paying temporary jobs with few benefits. Read More »

Obama plan aims for 2.5M new jobs by 2011

U.S. president-elect Barack Obama has announced a plan aimed at creating 2.5 million jobs by January 2011. Read More »