Economy

The cost of health services has grown at a rate of 5,400 percent since 1960, and this trend shows no sign of letting up. To put this in perspective, consider the prices of a few common items had they inflated at the same rate. A gallon of gas would be $13.50 now. A family dinner [...]

Keep the following perks in mind while you scan the job boards. A better life could be around the corner. Job hunting is tough in a depleted market. If you have the luxury of searching while still employed, you can afford to give your options the weight they deserve. Many careers offer more than a [...]

In today’s economic times, many businesses are struggling just to stay in business and survive. However, one particular business seems to thrive even as others are barely scraping by. The car rental business is doing particularly well. People are often shocked at how many individuals are renting vehicles now more than ever before. There are [...]

Most types of business suffer during an economic downturn, with consumers being more reluctant to spend money. However, some types of businesses are actually structured so they are not as vulnerable to a slowing economy. One type of business that might not be immediately thought of as recession proof is the auto rental business, but [...]