Sitting in the same office staring at the same coworkers day in and day out can lead to major apathy. How can you blast yourself and your team out of a rut to think more creatively about your work? Here are a few ways to rekindle your inspiration. Hire a pro to help you. Many reputable firms,... CONTINUE READING 7

Next time your boss bitches you out, your cubicle-mate pisses you off, or you just can’t stomach the idea of one more day at your desk, take a deep breath, pull out this list and start reading. Suddenly things aren’t so bad, are they? 10. Because the abysmal economy has formed an odd camaraderie between you and your frenemies. 9. Because it’s... CONTINUE READING 11

Living without a job totally sucks for the obvious financial reasons. But sometimes the emotional impact of trolling the classifieds daily and fruitlessly can screw up a girl's head. Although while jobless, hunting for a new one ought to rank as supreme priority, I've compiled a list things to do to keep sane during it. It's stuff you wanted to do... CONTINUE READING 8

It's no secret that the job market is making it almost impossible for even some of the smartest women we know to get and keep good jobs. So, want to stand out from the thousands of other applicants to your dream job? Believe it or not, listing volunteer experience on your resume/LinkedIn profile can actually get you the gig. Don't... CONTINUE READING 14

Being a college graduate is extremely rewarding, but it can also be very stressful and the feelings of worry really set in when fall comes around (...it's not time to go back to school and summer fun can distract you no longer!). You’re finally leaving school behind with a degree to enter the "real world," but you might not be... CONTINUE READING 10

In good times we live longer, in bad times we die younger. Makes sense—but it’s not true. The Depression, for instance, increased life expectancy by more than six years, according to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan. Meanwhile, during the boom years of the early 20th century, life expectancy actually went down. The researchers think there are a... CONTINUE READING 17

Hunting for work in today’s skeletal job market can be frustrating, depressing or even demoralizing. You’d be willing to do anything to get a job. Or would you? A recent Rutgers survey shows that many unemployed people are uncertain about how much to sacrifice in the name of a paycheck: -65% would take a lower salary -59% would accept a lower-status job -70% would... CONTINUE READING 14

For most brides, the words "wedding registry" may conjure up images of dragging their grooms through a department store searching for the perfect china pattern. But that's just what Nancy Lee, President of MyRegistry.com, has set out to conquer! Shecky’s spoke with Nancy about her innovative registry site, which provides couples with the ability to register at any and all... CONTINUE READING 20

Forget the notion that economic worries and stress cause strife within a marriage. Despite what you might think, there are a lot of ways that going through a recession together—and all the anxiety that comes with it—can actually be good for couples. And no, we’re not just saying this because divorce rates are down–even though they are. The reasons a recession... CONTINUE READING 90

Admit it. No matter how many Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week shows you've attended in your lifetime, you still run out to get Ben and Jerry's in ratty old sweats. ...No one will see you, right?! Yeah, yeah, until you run into your ex looking like an urchin. Solve the unchic-sweatpants dilemma that has plagued womankind for centuries with Elana Brynes' Kings... CONTINUE READING 13