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Economy's Toll: No Bailout for the Overqualified Jobless

A reality many are going through: Decades of experience, a diverse background, and a college degree . . . but on the job market so long, that you reach far below your previous pay scale. Labor experts confirm that well-qualified, well-educated applicants are easy to come by these days. Accordingly, jobs are more difficult to find.

• Survey Finds Older Americans Cutting Spending
• Cigna to Cut 1,100 jobs, Citing Weak Economy
• Retail Federation Asks Obama for 3 Sales Tax Holidays in 2009

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Tech Pioneers Forge New Marketing Models

In the world of information technology, Hispanic innovators and risk-takers are at the frontier of some of the Web's most dynamic business ventures. They are forging new marketing models and redefining business-to-business relationships in the vanguard of tomorrow's business environment. Hispanic Business magazine recently caught up with three online entrepreneurs who are leading the way.

• Expert Advice on Surviving the Credit Crisis
• Is Hispanic Media Ownership Relevant?
• The Struggle to Communicate with U.S. Hispanics

Ford Reports December, Year-End Sales Declines

Ford Motor Co. today reported its sales results for December and 2008. While the company touted its estimated higher market share results, the overall sales numbers were not a cause for celebration.

Caravan Named Most Dog-Friendly Vehicle

Maybe this award will put some bark back in Chrysler's sales: Dogcars.com released its selections for top dog-friendly vehicles, and the Dodge Caravan won the Best In Show Award.

Is Your Small Business Web Provider Up to the Task?

• Every Company Needs a Viable Online Presence
• Entrepreneurship Education: Attitudes Across Campus
• Many 'Toxic' Mortgages Held by Small Business Owners

Wall St. Braces for 2009 First Full Week

Wall Street opens for trading on Monday at a two-month high as investors have grown more optimistic that the worst of the market's rout might be over. But, analysts contend, the real test is still to come.

• U.S. Regulators Probed Madoff Eight times Over 16 Years
• A Close-up on Japan's 'Lost Decade'
• Fed Sailing Into Treacherous Waters in 2009

Diaz, Lange, Rock to be Globes presenters

Cameron Diaz, Jessica Lange and Chris Rock have signed up to be presenters at "The 66th annual Golden Globe Awards" gala in Los Angeles, organizers said.

• Hispanic Tradition Brings a Sweet Treat on Los Reyes Magos
• Spanish-Language Radio Stations Refocus their Missions
• Universal Films Grossed $2.8B in 2008

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