The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is becoming one of the most lucrative and powerful roles in large corporations. These C-level executives, also called “Chief Technology Officers” (CTOs), are in charge of a business’s technological capabilities in an economy that is increasingly dependent on technology. They are responsible for everything from […]
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Best Directions for Former Oil Drillers
Some of the highest-paying jobs in America are in the oil patch. Another attractive thing about these jobs is that a lot of them don’t require a college degree. Yet a whole lot of people rank employment on oil rigs as among the worst in America. The main reasons for […]
Over 8 Million Only Have Savings To Cover One Month’s Rent
A new survey by the housing charity, Shelter, has found that one third of people in the UK would no longer be able to afford their rent or mortgage payments if they were to lose their job. Over 8 million Brits would run out of cash in just one month […]
Tips for a Green Life
Most people these days genuinely want to live greener and reduce their environmental footprint, but many are not sure exactly how to fit a green life into such a modern fast paced existence without sacrificing a whole lot. The good news is that there are many simple ways to help […]
Mortgage Rates Fall Again while Credit Remains Tight
The fallout from the 2007-08 mortgage collapse continues to rear its ugly head some five years later. Kareem Serageldin, a former executive for Credit Suisse, pleaded guilty on April 12 to fraud after admitting to artificially inflating the value of mortgage bonds in 2007, in an attempt to mask the […]
The Benefits of Using an Ultrabook in Your Business
“Ultrabook” is one of the buzzwords that has been circulating in the tech world over the last few years, but it’s more than that. As innovations go, an ultrabook represents a huge step forward for those who want to be able to work smart and play hard. As the economy […]
Private Student Loan Debt: Now Forgivable in Bankruptcy Discharge
For years, bankruptcy attorneys would inform their clients that student loan debts could not be discharged. In the past, these debts were unforgivable regardless of whether a student has completed his or her degree. A new legislation has come forward in Congress that will act as an aid to previous […]
The Challenges of a Green Automobile
The Internal Combustion Engine Over the past few decades there has been a great deal of discussion about the internal combustion engine and the need to create a more environmentally friendly form of automotive transportation. While there have been many improvements and advances, the truth is that we are a […]
To Reconnect Wages to Rising Productivity, Protect Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights
Long before the current financial crisis, America's workers were suffering through a wage drought that is now well into its fourth decade, with no end in sight. Yet labor productivity has risen sharply, by more than 80 percent, over the 35 years since the wage drought began. So while rising […]