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Blowing the whistle on a co-worker's resume fraud (Sep-4, 23:00 EDT )-- Q I recently learned, quite by accident, that a colleague at my office has grossly misstated her academic credentials on her résumé (which I have seen), probably since before she came to our company. She's an excellent executive and a very nice...


Making Social Security less generous isn't the answer (Sep-4, 23:00 EDT )-- There are a lot of things Congress doesn't know right now. What to do about jobs, for instance. Who'll be running the House come January. How to balance the budget. But there is one thing that both parties increasingly seem to agree on: You should work...


Mobile apps can give careers, job searches a boost (Sep-4, 23:00 EDT )-- Your career is about to get a boost from some mobile apps. And your on-the-go life could be a little better, less cluttered and more informed as a result of embracing use-anywhere tech tools. Employment - Business and Economy - Canada - Job...


Must-have mobile apps for job seekers (Sep-4, 23:00 EDT )-- What are the must-have mobile apps for job seekers? Consider these, in addition to LinkedIn, Twitter and Craigslist: Employment - Job Search - Business - Canada - Business and Economy


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Color of Money: Author Willie Jolley tells how to face economic fears positively (Sep-4, 23:00 EDT )-- TURN SETBACKS INTO GREENBACKS: 7 SECRETS FOR GOING UP IN DOWN TIMES Color Of Money - Arts - Romance - Sports - United States


7 strategies to avoid the college debt trap (Sep-4, 23:00 EDT )-- Is it worth it to pay $200,000 for a liberal arts education, especially if it means taking out loans? One of my 20-something Kiplinger colleagues answers bluntly: "If I had realized how much debt I was getting into, I would have gone to my state school...


Warren Brown reviews the 2011 Honda CR-Z EX (Sep-4, 23:00 EDT )-- The theory of "temperate pragmatism," in vogue with some futurists, says we will no longer pursue luxury without portfolio. Hard times have chastened us, including those with money, or those left with less of it after Wall Street scams and bank...


For the young set to learn about saving, debt and money management, it all starts at home (Sep-4, 23:00 EDT )-- Some families watch TV after dinner. Others review white papers on economics. Money management - Home - Personal finance - Financial Services - Business


Obama says his economic policies halted "bleeding" (Reuters) (Sep-4, 21:12 EDT )-- Reuters - President Barack Obama, previewing a big push on the U.S. economy next week, on Saturday defended policies that he said "have stopped the bleeding" and put the middle class on the road to recovery.


US denies taxpayer funds to bail out Kabul Bank (AFP) (Sep-4, 17:58 EDT )-- AFP - The US Treasury Department denied media reports Saturday that American taxpayer funds would be put towards bailing out Afghanistan's beleaguered Kabul Bank.


Obama pledges to work for a thriving middle class (AP) (Sep-4, 12:19 EDT )-- AP - A strong economy needs bustling Main Streets and a thriving middle class, not just a healthy stock market, President Barack Obama said in paying tribute to the American worker.


Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday (Reuters) (Sep-4, 12:07 EDT )-- Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Friday he would outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy, but analysts were skeptical he would be able to deliver a big enough package to lift growth significantly.


Wall Street ends week with hope (AFP) (Sep-4, 10:56 EDT )-- AFP - Wall Street heads into next week with strong tailwind from recent days' rally and brighter outlook as traders keenly await President Barack Obama to unveil new plans for boosting the shaky US economy.


G20 members agree economic recovery to continue (Reuters) (Sep-4, 07:53 EDT )-- Reuters - G20 delegates agreed on Saturday global economic recovery would endure although the speed of expansion may slow, a South Korean official said.


Obama says he's committed to helping middle class (AP) (Sep-4, 06:47 EDT )-- AP - A healthy economy needs bustling Main Streets and a thriving middle class even more than a healthy stock market, President Barack Obama said as he reaffirmed his commitment to work hard for America's hardworking men and women.


Japan Noda warns on yen, suggests joint steps difficult (Reuters) (Sep-4, 06:15 EDT )-- Reuters - Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda said on Saturday Tokyo would take decisive steps to stem the yen's rise when needed, while suggesting that coordinated currency market intervention was a difficult option.


Obama says his economic policies halted "bleeding" (Reuters) (Sep-4, 05:01 EDT )-- Reuters - President Barack Obama, previewing a big push on the U.S. economy next week, on Saturday defended policies that he said "have stopped the bleeding" and put the middle class on the road to recovery.


Despite hiring, US unemployment rate seems frozen (AP) (Sep-3, 22:18 EDT )-- AP - Unemployment is stuck at high levels even though some companies are hiring. The problem, government data show, is that too few jobs are being created for the growing number of people looking for work.


Economy treading water as jobless rate edges up (Sep-3, 21:22 EDT )-- It's not a recession, and it's not much of a recovery. Instead, the U.S. economy is treading water. Business - Recreation - Picture Ratings - Unemployment - Economic growth


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