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ObamaWill the job market brighten under Obama?

The job outlook has been gloomy for a while now. The unemployment rate hit 7.2 percent in December, the highest it's been since 1993, and almost 2.6 million people lost their jobs in 2008. Ugh.

But new President Barack Obama is promising positive change for unemployed and underemployed Americans. In a speech Jan. 8, President Obama said his plan "recognizes both the paradox and the promise of this moment—the fact that there are millions of Americans trying to find work even as, all around the country, there's so much work to be done."

He proposes to create jobs in construction and engineering:  repairing roads and bridges, modernizing federal buildings, and  building solar panels and wind turbines. President Obama has also talked about the need to computerize all medical records in five years, creating a huge opportunity for information technology jobs and data entry jobs.

Some industries remain strong and continue to add jobs. If you're looking for work, consider health care jobs or education jobs. The outlook for government jobs is good too, and we know someone who's hiring—President Obama himself. We hear the Cabinet jobs have already been taken, but if you're interested in working for his administration, apply here. The U.S. Census Bureau is also looking for part-time census takers.

Holiday


Holiday debt? Here's how to deal

The tree's out by the curb and the Christmas cards are in the recycling bin—but for many Americans, their holiday spending's not over yet. If your January credit card statements are packed with holiday purchases, it may be time to get a part-time job to help pay the bills. Check out our tips for getting out of debt with a part-time job.  Figure out how much money you could make with our brand-new wage calculator.

Start saving now for next Christmas. Even if you're paying off debt, you can still sock away a little bit of cash—say, $20 a month—in a savings account (some banks call them Christmas Club accounts). By December, you'll have $240; and come January 2010, no holiday debt.
 

Continuing Education

For a better 2009, go back to school

Vowing to go back to school is one of the best New Year's resolutions you can make—and one of the toughest. If you want to continue your education but can't find the time, consider getting an online degree. 

Want to know more about online degrees? Find out why you should get a college degree and learn how to balance work and school.
 
Online Degrees