Starting Out? Consider These Recession-Proof Careers

When it comes to the ups and downs of the economy, all jobs are not created equal. Here's a guide to some career fields that are largely immune to recession.
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Personal Finance
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Amid Layoff News, Many Companies Are Hiring
While the headlines focus on job loss and unemployment, the fine print includes the news that the economy is creating jobs almost as fast as it is shedding workers. Some companies are capitalizing on the downturn, while other industries are growing despite the economy.
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Social Security Is More Secure Than Many Think
Starting Out? Consider These Recession-Proof Careers
Why Grocery Bills are Going Higher
Shopping for a New Car in a Recession
5 Ways to Save Money at the Gas Pump
What's In Your ID-Theft Prevention Kit?
How to Choose the Right Retirement Plan
Fixing Five Painful Financial Screw-Ups
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Business News & Features
Shaky Economy, Rising Costs Strain Restaurant Chains
A competitive environment for restaurants is getting tougher as hungry consumers spend more time cooking at home. The economy is the main culprit in the shift, as Americans feel both less wealthy and more insecure about their future income.
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Bankruptcy Filing Grounds ATA Airlines
New Car Sales Slam on the Brakes in Q1 Report
Airline Industry Forecasts Further Drop in Profits
Has the Economy Bottomed Out? Probably Not.
What You Don't Know about Nafta
Does GDP Really Capture Economy's Health?
Weak Dollar Strengthens Foreign Appeal of U. S. Real Estate
Best U. S. Factory Jobs in Rising Jeopardy
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Small Business Center
Small Business Escapes the Credit Crunch -- For Now
Is your company looking for a loan? Bankers are tightening up terms, but many small and medium banks are still glad to lend to  businesses with solid sales and a good cash flow.
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Home-Based Businesses Present Special Challenges
Why Interns Are Good for Business
Busting the Small-Business 'Free Money' Myth
Entrepreneurs See Opportunities in Economic Slump
Lenders Tightening Up on Business Borrowers
7 Signs You May Be a Bad Boss
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Technology
Are Your Addicted to Your BlackBerry?
Its nickname, CrackBerry, says it all. There is no recreational use of BlackBerry. It is a compulsive addiction, which one research study likens to alcoholism. If you are among the afflicted, here's some advice on taking the cure.
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Gossip Sites Push Web 'Anonymity' to Fore
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Digital Trends' Laptop Buying Guide
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