This economy is not being enjoyed by everyone. Nevertheless it is likely the strongest economy we will have for quite some time. And unclear how long it will last. It's in these moments that we should be doing as much as we can to try and build a savings plan. No matter how modest, even $10/week builds good habits, but preferably you can find a way to store 10% of what you'll make this year for savings for when the economy does turn south someday. Yes, I know that's incredibly hard for most households. But still prudent. And should still be an objective. As I read all these headlines about our strong economy, I thought I'd put out a little public-service-announcement to remind us all to try and sock away a few acorns for when winter will eventually come... #economy #savings #planning

Need job for income to support life needs. Most companies that pay enough to meet rising prices are not hiring unless know right, their people. The companies that will hire you don't pay enough, leave you struggling, and cause may have matured out that type of job but if hired take it anyway cause at least little incime is better than no income. Right, wrong or both? Lifestyle adjustments but if made to feel like a zombie..... Something not right when income can't, won't cover proper stable living standards. Unity is the issue, the government not the problem.

If you are considering moving to South Carolina...do yourself a huge favor...DONT! The only way to make it here is if you came here rich. Your bills change with the weather...literally. This place is not set up to help it is set up to put you in debt. They refuse to up the minimum wage while they strangle your last dime out of your hand..I hate it here and you will too.

Stock market at record highs. Unemployment the lowest it's been in years. The president the people who wanted to make America " great again " in office. It seems everything is all good right? Then, why so many homeless, jobless, hopeless,people of all ages, races and genders seem like it's not. Is it good so many of us are on this site either complaining about a job or not getting one or unfairly losing one..? I didn't really get on this site to give my opinions, I thought it was where we network to help each other. My views are just that, if you agree, great. I appreciate you checking that you do. If you don't, I don't mind. Thats your opinion. I won't be vulgar or nasty unless I'm insulted. After all I'm just trying to give you something to think about, maybe you can inspire the kind of change that is needed. Judging by some posts I've made in a couple of days, alot of people agree with me. It ain't all good is it? Steve in Indy.

I come on this site and read how some really decent and qualified people can't find a job.. and the S and P Index is up I read how people in their late 40's and 50's have lost their jobs and have kids to feed. And Wall Street just set another record. I learn how people have done all the right things and have been unemployed for years in cases. But the latest job stats say unemployment is at the lowest rate in 17 years. What's up? Am I missing something? I have neighbors that have been underemployed for years but when I hear the news it says something that is different from my reality. I have friends in other parts of the country and they see the same things I do...so what is the truth? I am confused.

And thumbs up to Gov Kate Brown and company for making a persons life just a little bit better.

Effective July 1st, minimum wage in Multnomah and Washington County is $11.25 per hour.

Now if this means I have to pay an extra 35 cents for the best buffet in town (ROUND Table PIZZA) but at the same time the people who are working hard to provide an always great meal will have some extra change in their pocket.....

I'd say that's a FAIR trade.

My last job in government contracting was back in 2010. I lost my CPA certification, went on unemployment until 2012. My mother at 81 died of COPD because she was a big tobacco smoker, had to sell her house and move into a condo for a third of the value of the old home. I am fear what will happen by 2020 with automation and robotics. Jobs are going to continue to disappear with companies like Amamzon at work. Food prices will skyrocket, and the only thing that will be affordable will be gas if not replaced with electric cars sooner than we think. But we need to think big and develop ways to make electricity without burning coal or relying too much on nuclear like France or Japan. Eastern Europe got burned with Chernobyl. We cant let that happen again.

I Hate this crap I think everyone who breaths should call there congressman and senator's about this we all have rites but this only gives power to the company not the workers that make them millions we and our constitution give us the rite to live and work and worshipp not to dye in poverty i went to a interview one time. I walked through the building cashiers stock people guys unloading trucks entered the office the manager told me his name I returned mine put his feet up on the desk and said I don't need you you need me.I thought just for a second and replied well are you going to cashier well no are you going to stock well no are you going to unload trucks well no.Then you do need me like you need the others that are doing there jobs well your a smart man when can you start I would no work for you if you paid in gold and walked out that the way so many companies think let every body leave watch there profits drop tunes change quick

I never signed up for jobcase it kind of made its way to me so here I am not to complain as many do here but to offer a simple observation. When the nation's budget was in balance around 2000 it was a pristine job market. If you wanted a certain job in a certain company at whatever rate, it was yours. I got 5 staff accounting job offers in two weeks. Then came the budget deficits again, a nation living beyond its means. So what do you think would happen? A great recession that we really haven't recovered from. I have say that today's people are so ignorant of how good things used to be when we cared about these issues. There would be no jobcase or all of this misery if people were responsible and not so ignorant. It's the root of all the troubles we face now in this new and unfortunate society.

From the President on down for several terms has said that the economy is good, and life is good. We have people coming to this country to live the dream, no dream here, a nightmare. I am on #10 scam job from the internet reciters, Career Builder, Zip Recruiter and several others. My contact information is on my resume and out there for the price of a computer and internet connection. Use to be we went to a job place and went inside a office and asked or there was a posting in a new paper or sign saying they were hiring, Now it is over the internet and open to anybody . I have had offers of job and had several job but still unemployed, I worked very hard for 30 years then went back to school. I was told that my life would become better and wouldn't have to be called a outlaw truck driver because I tried to give my family a good life. Now I have had to drop out of school because the colleges charged my student loans to the max and wanted more, and there was no more no job and in income. Then the state said we will help get you a job, do this do that jump here and go there and we will get you trained for a new job, that again the school wanted more money then the grant to finish getting enough training. Now willing to do anything get me emails and text messages from people who think they can print checks and get me to send them money. Again there is no money left. wow, what happened to this country ?