According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), over 5 millions Americans – aged 55 or older – are self-employed or running their own businesses. Between 2000 and 2007, the number of self-employed people between the ages 55 and 64 surged 52%.
So what is the reason for these late-career entrepreneurs? Deborah Russell, [...]

Students across the country are fed up with rising tuition costs. In fact, according to a USA Today article, the frustration finally came to a head as students staged demonstrations, some of which resulted in encounters with the police.

This past Thursday, parents, students, teachers and school employees rallied together to march on college campuses, [...]

Once upon a time, workers looked for a ‘lifetime’ job that provided a good salary and excellent employee benefits until retirement – but those days are over. Labor analysts predict that today’s work force will work longer, and most people will probably have multiple careers – and some corporations are helping their employees prepare [...]

The recession certainly took its toll on business majors over the past couple of years. But, according to an article in the New York Times, it looks like things may finally be starting to look up. In fact, the article reports that a growing number of banks are approving hiring this year and are looking [...]

USA Today reports that a large number of college students throughout the country have decided to give up their traditional spring break in favor of what is being referred to as “alternative breaks” that involve helping others. In fact, a total of about 72,000 students are taking part in what are known as educational service [...]

March 11, 2010 – Do you have a can of Pringles in your kitchen cabinet? If so, you might want to check the label before popping the top. Proctor & Gamble is recalling two flavors of its Pringles chips because they might be tainted with Salmonella.
The Cheeseburger and “Taco Night” flavors of Pringles are [...]

During these difficult economic times, a growing number of colleges are favoring applicants who do not require financial aid. According to the New York Times, Hamilton College, which is a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, is actually moving in a different direction. In fact, the school has announced that it will be [...]

Just last week, all of the teachers at Central Falls High School were fired in an effort to increase the accountability of teaching staff. According to an article in USA Today, President Barack Obama has publicly supported the firings, having said it was necessary in order to improve failing schools.

This isn’t the first time mass [...]