Employment

How you can help green America

Rita R. Robison / October 24, 2008

Co-op America is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In the Fall 2008 issue of Quarterly magazine, Co-op America offers an article

Baby boomers hit hard by economic crisis

Rita R. Robison / October 22, 2008

Losses in the stock market, plunging home values, and the weakening economy are devastating the retirement plans and options of

What are the most dangerous jobs?

Rita R. Robison / October 16, 2008

I grew up on an apple ranch, so it doesn't surprise me that agricultural jobs are among the most dangerous.

Meaningful jobs await baby boomers who’ll be working longer

Rita R. Robison / October 3, 2008

If you’re a baby boomer who needs to work additional years because of the recession and it’s dramatic financial implications,

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Take a look these tips on what to buy on sale in October.

2. Check out your eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic prescription drug purchases and submit a claim.

3. Take a look at where mortgage interest rates are increasing the most.

4. Be sure to consider fuel economy for your next car purchase because the Trump administration has just slashed fuel economy standards.

5. Trim dining out bills by drinking water, picking up takeout instead of using delivery, using rewards, and ordering appetizers instead of entrées.

6. Create a sinking fund, a separate, named savings account tied to a specific goal.

7. Make a plan for your holiday spending.

8. Check out which streaming services people who cut the cable prefer.

9. Consider a postnuptial agreement — it outlines the same things as a prenup, but you sign it after you’re married.

10. Learn about Gen Z spending with this survey that shows that Gen Z has the lowest savings-to-spending ratio of any generation.

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October 1, 2026