Recession Proof

"Recession Proof" Companies Like Campbell Soup Not Performing As Well As Hoped

Minyanville | Andrew Jeffery | Posted 05.22.2009 | Business


Given that Americans are embracing thrift, cutting corners and getting by on less, one could logically conclude canned-soup sales would be booming, as...

The Recession's Upside: Everything From Cheaper Homes To Fewer Highway Deaths

Huffington Post | Julie Satow | Posted 05.07.2009 | Business


Yes, there is an upside to the recession. Home prices have fallen, vacations are cheaper and you can buy that pair of boots you've been ogling for m...

4 Reasons Why Online Dating Will Weather The Economic Storm

The Huffington Post via CNN Living | Posted 03.28.2009 | Living


The Washington Post claims that in this time of economic hardship, the Market For Romance Sinks, Along With Economy. However, one aspect of the dating...

The Hottest Recession-Proof Jobs

John Marshall | Posted 03.27.2009 | Comedy


John Marshall

10. Suze Orman. The most lucrative recession job of all. You'll make a fortune telling Americans not to spend their money, except on your books and seminars. Great benefits and unlimited Oprah appearances. Unfortunately, this job is filled.

Recession-Proof: Cheaper, Greener Information Technology

Treehugger.com | Posted 01.18.2009 | Green


According to a report whose title says it all: Market Overview: A Slowing Economy Won't Slow Down Corporate Green IT Initiatives. As we've seen just ...

Time Equals Money: 10 Ways To Be More Productive

Karen Salmansohn | Posted 11.28.2008 | Living


Karen Salmansohn

Money and work. For almost 75% of Americans, money and work are two of the top sources of stress, according to the American Psychological Association'...

Urban Outfitters Stock Success: Are Mall Hipsters Recession-Proof?

Clusterstock | Corey Lorinsky | Posted 08.08.2008 | Business


Citi loves Urban Outfitters (URBN) and why not? The stock has nearly doubled over the past 52-weeks, and the company has defied the consumer slowdown....

Porn Not Recession-Proof: Amateur Porn Good Enough Substitute In Trying Times

Epicenter | Betsy Schiffman | Posted 07.31.2008 | Business


In good times and in bad, sin sells; booze, tobacco and sex have all weathered countless economic storms over the centuries. This recession is a litt...

How To Recession-Proof Your Career

Wall Street Journal | SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Recession fears are causing more than just stock-market jitters this winter. They're also shaking some workers' confidence in their ability to continu...