In the absence of paychecks, many of the unemployed are patching their frayed finances together by using their bank cards and other lines of credit.
Long-term joblessness is on the rise
November's unemployment figures overall were positive, with the jobless rate dropping two percentage points to 10%. However, the number of people who have been looking for work for more than...
Fed more bullish on recovery
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday raised its estimate for economic growth next year and forecast lower unemployment ahead, although the jobless rate will stay uncomfortably high for at least the...
Pros and cons of prepaid cards
Reloadable cards can be smart alternatives to credit or debit cards, and some employers even distribute them in lieu of paychecks. But they come with hazards, too.
The Art of Mingling: Proven Techniques for Mastering...
Does the idea of going to a large party make your palms sweat and your mouth go dry? You are not alone. Many people suffer from minglephobia, a secret terror of large parties. Jeanne...
Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial...
Manias, Panics, and Crashes, Fifth Edition is an engaging and entertaining account of the way that mismanagement of money and credit has led to financial explosions over the centuries....
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