Daniel Klotz

In rough economic times, the apparition of class-based angst puts a damper on bling. It’s one thing to show off your wealth when upward mobility is running strong; it’s another to do so when tens of thousands are losing their jobs and sliding into poverty. That gives us a unique cultural situation. People with money [...]

In 2009, I expect telecommuting worldwide to take a hit. Yes, we saw an increase in employers allowing employees to telework in 2008—the figure jumped from 30% of organizations in 2007 to 42% in 2008, according to a WorldatWork study. While a CompTIA Web survey indicated that telecommuting improves productivity and lowers costs, the fact [...]

Central Pennsylvanian’s savings aren’t earning much interest. And if those savings could benefit the local economy while earning at least decent returns, that’s even more attractive. We have talented and resourceful individuals and entrepreneurs who could use some loaned capital. Put two and two together, and make a profit off this.

People are losing their jobs, as we know from the headlines. In our city, people’s income is going down, as we know from my intrepid reporting. We are all nervous about the immediate future, with good reason. It seems that many people are busier than ever earning money and trying to trim spending. There isn’t [...]

The Harrisburg Patriot-News offered to buy out many of its employees in October, and many heavyweights took the offer, as Jersey Mike reported. It’s hard to get the full story, as Dennis Owens of ABC-27 in Harrisburg found out: “One story you won’t see in the Patriot-News is the inside story about what’s going on. [...]