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So what does this lousy economy mean for my career?
It’s gotten to the point where I’m terrified to even look at financial Web sites during the day. What if I look at the Dow one minute and see it’s […]
Md.’s unclaimed stimulus checks
On Friday, Democrats in Congress began to push for another federal stimulus package like the one that passed last winter. According to CNN, this bill will be targeted toward helping […]
Stressed out by the economy?
I’ve been anxious lately, and I know I’m not alone. The presidential election – which has been going on for oh, about 36 months now – is coming down to […]
In a struggling economy, obese cat’s future secured
For those of you losing sleep over the future of the world’s second fattest feline, rest assured that “Prince Chunk” has found a home. The 44-pound cat, found wandering the […]
Ross Perot calls for “action this day”
Don’t count out Ross Perot. The former presidential candidate has stepped into the spotlight again with the launch of a new Web site on “government fiscal irresponsibility.” Think of it […]
The value of ocean air
While doing the reporting for today’s story on Ocean City’s summer tourism expectations, I learned about — and experienced — something I’ve come to call the “ahhhh” phenomenon. It’s that […]
Alarming news from the AARP
The ‘economic downturn’ isn’t just causing grown children to ask their parents for financial help – but often the other way around. One in ten baby boomers are borrowing money […]
Middle class America gets beat down
Who do you blame for your economic problems? The government? The price of oil? Foreign competition? Society at large? That’s where members of the middle class pointed fingers, according to […]
Chrysler: “Don’t write off minivans”
On its media blog this week, beleaguered carmaker Chrysler points out that the once ubiquitous transport of choice for soccer moms and dads everywhere, the minivan, might not be a […]
Should Maryland have a state stimulus plan?
Some states aren’t waiting for the federal government’s economic stimulus package to try to boost their economies – they’re taking matters into their own hands, the AP reports. Pennsylvania Gov. […]
