Investopedia: How To Get A Job On Wall Street If You Went To Community College

For better or worse, Wall Street is a "who you know" sort of world where reputation and image go a long way. Although getting a job with a Wall Street firm does not require a degree from a top-notch university, the fact remains that many top banks recruit at a limited number of schools, and those schools are often prominently placed on the ubiquitous "Best" lists. In fact, in some cases, particular firms will hire only from a narrow list of specific universities; if an outsider applies, their resume will "be kept on file," but the odds of an interview are quite low.

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http://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1212/how-to-get-a-job-on-wall-street-if-you-went-to-community-college.aspx#axzz2ErYWZFtb

Paychex Sees A Slow Road Back

There are plenty of ways in which the U.S. economy is stronger now than it was a year ago, but that does not mean that current conditions make for a rollicking good time. In particular, companies are not yet hiring in a big way, and that is keeping a lid on the recovery of payroll and HR outsourcer Paychex (Nasdaq:PAYX). 

The Quarter That Was
Paychex's fiscal first quarter seems to fit the overall sense of the economy - slight improvement here and there, but nothing close to enough strength to lift the overall sense of gloom (or at least deep concern). Revenue was up 4% (and ahead of expectations), as payroll service revenue rose almost 2% and human resources services-related revenue rose more than 10%. 


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http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Paychex-Sees-A-Slow-Road-Back-PAYX-ADP-ECL-RHI-MAN0929.aspx

Financial Edge - 5 Factors To Watch In A Housing Recovery

I apologize for not posting this in a more timely manner. It has been up for a week or so... 

Can the American economy be healthy without a healthy housing market? That is more than just an idle conversation-starter these days. People are tied to housing in many ways; it is often the largest single investment, expense and debt that a person will ever undertake. (Ready to take the plunge? Check out Top Tips For First-Time Home Buyers.)


Given what a powerful force housing was in the economy before the bubble popped, it seems fair to assume it will continue to be significant. Even if people cannot leverage their houses into consumer spending as they used to, the health of housing affects family balance sheets, which in turn impacts small business creation, personal consumption, investment and overall economic activity. After all, what difference does it make if there are ample jobs in North Carolina if you are stuck in underwater mortgage in California and cannot afford to move? (For more on getting out from an underwater mortgage, read Selling Your Home For Less Than The Loan.)

Here, then, are five key factors to watch in anticipation of an eventual housing recovery.

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