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Remember the character Milton from Office Space? He was the guy who was laid off, but didn’t know it and kept working at the company even when they corrected a clerical error that kept paying him? A story from New Jersey is basically the opposite of that. Anthony Armatys accepted a job at a telecom company called Avaya in 2002, then ...

Are you in shock? I certainly was when I read my Training magazine September issue. It says, “A company with 100 employees can expect to lose approximately $450,000 a year, or more, because of e-mail blunders, inefficiencies, and misunderstandings, according to The Top 10 E-mail Blunders That Cost Companies Money, a free special report from Creative Communications & Training." (Maybe you ...

Stock market declines have laid waste to many people's retirement plans, including my own. Since my wife and I don't expect the market to retrace its highs anytime soon, we are trying to replenish our nest egg another way--by attacking our budget. We're on a mission to make up the losses and add to our principal so we're ready to pounce ...

Do you ever wish finding the perfect job could be as easy as 1, 2, 3? According to new research, it might be as easy as red, yellow or blue. That's right; by determining which primary, secondary and achromatic colors you prefer most and least, you can figure out a successful career path based on how you approach work, the types ...

The landmark credit card legislation passed today has been hailed as a massive win for consumers, providing relief from soaring interest rates and fees, while making it tougher to hook young people on credit cards. Who will be the biggest winners, who won’t be helped much and who might get the shaft? We asked the experts. Q: What type of consumers ...

Many renters are looking for ways to save money each month, especially after being hit with the yearly rental hike. Instead of calling your landlord to ask for a lower rent fee and hearing a quick “No,” try writing a letter to your building manager and negotiate a lower lease rate. *Here’s how to write your letter:* 1. Begin your letter ...

Valerie Morrison has less time for love these days. The Philadelphia psychic says clients who once obsessed about romantic prospects are too worried about their economic future. Executives inquire about layoffs. Restaurateurs ask if people will still go out to eat. Homeowners want real estate tips. "They ask me if this (recession) is going to turn around or become even worse," ...

From quirky advertising and job-hunting tactics to random acts of desperation, these days it feels like signs of the recession are everywhere we look. Literally. Some are funny, clever or thought-provoking. Others are downright depressing. We’ve combed the web to find a collection of photos that best exemplify the uncertain times we're living in. Begin Slideshow

A Recession Special that doesn't involve hot dogs or a bowl of chili. This bike - on Broadway and 96th Street in New York - is advertised for 30% off its original price. h4. **_-> 1 out of 13 ->>_** [page] Forget the government - God has a bailout plan for Main Street h4. **_-> 2 out of 13 ->>_** ...

 The Internet is easily the world's most powerful employment tool. With the Web, you can access millions of job openings on thousands of sites. With email, you can quickly contact employers and ask for interviews. Yet, if used incorrectly, the Internet can actually prevent you from being as productive as possible in your search for work.

Bright, eager—and unwanted. While unemployment is ravaging just about every part of the global workforce, the most enduring harm is being done to young people who can't grab onto the first rung of the career ladder. ... For people just starting their careers, the damage may be deep and long-lasting, potentially creating a kind of "lost generation." Studies suggest that an ...

SHERMAN, Conn. — The recession is finally taking its toll on online travel, with a decline in revenues this year forecast by PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company. PhoCusWright said the value of online leisure and unmanaged business travel bookings would drop 3% this year to $93 billion. The company said it was the first time since PhoCusWright began tracking the ...

Home-cooked meals and grocery coupon clipping have become the cost-cutting ways of the recession. Still, many of us are still spending money we don't need to at the store. *There are ways to make food shopping a less expensive — but still healthy — trip every time.* You just need to plan ahead, make a list and avoid some common missteps ...

Q: My wife's company stopped matching contributions to her 401(k). Should we continue to make contributions or should we put the money into some other retirement account? A: Your wife isn't alone. Many firms are cutting benefits now. The long-term effects of companies cutting their contributions to workers' 401(k) plans will be serious. After all, many firms dropped their defined benefit ...