“Jobless recovery” continues to be the most apt descriptor of the employment situation for the period May 2010. New jobs were reported at +431,000 which would be a terrific number but 411,000 of those were census workers, i.e. temporary government employees. Worse, there is anecdotal evidence that some of these workers have been counted a second time having returned to their posts to help track... 

I can’t emphasize enough that in order to succeed in life you have to set goals for yourself. And not only do you need to set clear goals, but you must also have a plan of what to do in order to achieve them. Can you imagine looking for a certain destination without having any directions? Well, that’s what you would be doing if you do not envision a pretty clear map of how to get where you’re... 

It has been quite a time since early May. Look at all that has happened. 1. The oil spill proved to be worse than first thought, 2. the S&P 500 is off 10% from the high (that’s an improvement from down 14% 2 days ago), 3. the European issues seem almost intractable, 4. Goldman Sachs problems have degenerated into pointing and shouting which will probably give rise to 5. a new financial regulation... 

When you feel stressed out (and don’t we all?!?), you want comfort. Different people find different sources for comfort, be it a significant other, a friend’s shoulder, a favorite song, a quart of ice-cream, etc. One of the favorite stress relievers of all times is alcohol. It has been marketed as an alternative way to enjoy life, and it works! But only for a little while… Most... 

Remember those days when the boss would call you up in his or her office to discuss your work performance? Or when people would actually visit each other on their birthdays? Well, it seems like those days are about to become extinct! The technology these days has made such human face-to-face interaction almost redundant. Gradually, text-messaging and social networking has replaced actual phone calls... 

Some people are born to be perfectionists, others are taught to be them. But once you have acquired that life-long aspiration to polish everything you do to perfection, it is hard for you to survive in this less-than-perfect society! Why? Because, oddly enough, in our society perfectionism is not in style. It is a pity, but it is true. Have you ever worked in a workplace where everybody is doing... 

Everybody has a life credo. It’s usually inspired by your family members or any important person in your life that you want to model your life after; or sometimes one of the famous quotes resonates so well with your own beliefs that it becomes your life motto. And that’s quite understandable, especially since those sayings have stood the test of time already, so why invent a wheel all over again? In... 

There is a good old English proverb, “Nothing stake, nothing draw…” If you are one of those people who admire and envy celebrities, be it Hollywood actors, Broadway stars, Olympian athletes, or NFL and MLB players, you are in the majority. They, however, are in the glamorous minority. What makes them so attractive and successful? How come, if everybody is born into the same word, some succeed... 

Like a gold medal athlete, there is preparation involved and sometimes it is psychologically draining! Which is why, I highly recommend a consultation with a homestager before you tackle your to-do list. A good designer will point out things in your house that are your blind spots, they will obliterate the ugly and suggest the remedy. It can be as little changing the lampshades and throw pillows or... 

It is a shame that heavy debt is the result of achieving higher education. Although this is the case you must really look at the situation from the best angle you can. Unfortunately debt is a part of life and you have two options to deal with it; Manage the debt to your best ability or two let it grow and eventually consume you! Student loans refinancing may be your best option to manage the debt...