This Monday marked the observance of Presidents Day in the U.S. While many believe the day is meant to honor all U.S. presidents, its original purpose was to commemorate George Washington’s birthday.
Another little-known fact about our first president is that he made a living as a surveyor before becoming commander in chief. Continue reading
It’s been an exciting couple of months for the fashion industry. The kickoff of awards season in January had us glued to our TV screens, critiquing the best and worst dressed on the red carpet. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week had fashionsitas everywhere going gaga over designers’ fall 2012 ready-to-wear collections. Continue reading
“Retirement” used to mean the end of one chapter in life spent working and the beginning of a new chapter spent with family and friends, traveling or focusing on hobbies. Yet for many of today’s mature workers, their picture of retirement looks very different. Continue reading
Studies are often conducted to get a glimpse into the behaviors and characteristics of a certain population subset. Yet while these studies provide interesting insight, they don’t always give us the full picture since they often represent only one moment in time. Continue reading
As spring inches closer, college seniors need to start getting serious about their after-college plans. To really get a leg up, collegians should begin their post-college preparation during their junior year. For those students planning to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation, having a structured find-a-job plan will help them stay on track and meet their career goals. Continue reading
This weekend, the New England Patriots will take on the New York Giants in what is sure to be an exciting Super Bowl game. As the game edges closer, there’s been tons of coverage analyzing the two teams, their strengths and weaknesses and the odds for and against each team winning. Continue reading
In honor of the biggest football game of the year, being played this weekend, here are some fun facts about the contenders and their hometowns.
New York City, home of the New York Giants, is ranked first on the list of the nation’s most populous cities, according to the U.S. Continue reading
The recession changed a lot of things. It changed the way people spend money, the way they save for retirement, the way they invest in stocks. It’s also changed the way companies recruit employees. Gone are the days when companies courted prospective employees, hiring managers offered generous starting bonuses and job seekers could choose from multiple offers. Continue reading
Recent signs have pointed toward economic growth. The national unemployment rate in December was 8.5 percent, a rate that has continued to trend down since February 2009.
Yet not all states are created equal when it comes to economic recovery. Some states weathered the recession better than others. Continue reading
The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released data on the December 2011 regional and state employment and unemployment rates. There’s good news to report: Regional and state unemployment rates were slightly lower in December, with 37 states and the District of Columbia recording unemployment rate decreases. Continue reading
