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Cost of Oil Hits Highest Level in Two Years

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Crude oil climbed above $90 a barrel on Tuesday – its highest level in two years. Futures rose by 1.5% to trade as high as $90.76 in New York. According to financial analysts, we should all begin to start watching closely.  The rise could put another damper on consumer spending, and add to factors slowing [...]

The U.S. Economy, Stricken with the Flu

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

As a real estate agent I am ever concerned about the struggling economy that has the housing market in shambles.  While the poor state of the economy is old news that no one wants to hear about, recent indications of an upswing seem to be light at the end of the tunnel.  However, such indications [...]

Recession-Proof Jobs 2009

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

With minimum wage due to increase to $7.25 July 24 this year and the recession still in full throttle, it’s going to be harder to get a job, keep a job, or make any sort of living with a job. It doesn’t matter if you are paid a salary or hourly–businesses will be looking for any way [...]