Video: How to get a job now

In this episode of "Ask the Experts", MoneyWatch editors Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter speak with Caroline Ceniza-Levine of the career coaching firm SixFigure Start. She explains why you should worry less about your resume, and more about your networking skills.

The Changing Nature of Shopping: Method of Payment, Commercials, E-mail Promotions

Heavy discounting brought consumers into stores by the SUV, car, and truckload. Big discounts gave retailers and consumers a lot to smile about as Santa approached Christmas Eve. Smart retailers will use the holiday season as a learning process to better understand consumers’ shopping behaviors. January and February can be very bleak month if companies don’t aggressively bring in store traffic.

Data on Sale

In January 2011, UCO Bank's Shani Shingnapur branch in Maharashtra was celebrated as the first bank without locks on its doors. Shani Shingnapur is famous for its houses without doors because villagers believe that Shani (a Hindu god) punishes theft.

Wonkbook: The two generals of Obamaland

Imagine you took Rahm Emanuel and split him into two people. One of the new Rahms was the pure political animal, the wartime consigliere, the tireless fundraiser, the maniac who jams steak knives into the table while calling out the names of his enemies. You took that guy and put him in charge of your campaign. Read full article >>

Liberal party puts up 'Welcome' sign for supporters

Federal Liberals have voted to throw open the doors of their party to all Canadians willing to offer their support. They've agreed to create a new "supporter" category, in addition to fee-paying, card-carrying members.