Money and Main Street

Want to Save Some Money? Shop Without Touching

New research shows that people who touch merchandise while shopping are willing to pay more to have it

As Layoffs Mount, Severance Packages More Negotiable

The recession is leading to more layoffs and leaner severance packages. But more employees are now negotiating the terms of their exit

How Much Less Can You Spend?

Cutting daily expenses is a bear, especially for those of us in the work hard–eat well–party hearty–travel widely–live in the big city phase of life

Want to Save Money? Carry Around $100 Bills

A new study explores our reticence to break big bills

Job Forecast for College Seniors: Grimmer Than Ever

According to a new survey, companies are expecting a 22% drop in hiring for According to a new survey, companies expect a 22% drop in hiring for the class of 2009 members of the Class of 2009

Finding a Dream Job: A Little Chaos Theory Helps

A new book uses chaos theory to help lead college grads to career happiness

What to Do If You Get Laid Off

Employment consultant Martha Finney, author of the new book 'Rebound: A Proven Plan for Starting Over After Job Loss,' offers some tips on how to handle the awful shock of a pink slip