Three Companies That Are Hiring: UPS, Google and Dollar General


Despite continued economic doldrums and the onset of the holiday season, many companies are eager to hire right now. If you’re looking for a job, try focusing on seasonal work, discount retailers and tech companies.

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Three Companies That Are Hiring: UPS, Google and Dollar General originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:00:00.

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As Fed Policy Sinks the Dollar, Prices of Essentials Soar

Intended or not, the Fed’s quantitative easing policies are destroying the dollar’s value. That’s pushing prices of commodities that Americans need — such as food, cotton and oil — ever higher. And it hurts companies as well …

UPS to Raise Rates by 4.9% in 2011

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UPS (UPS), the world’s largest package delivery company said Monday that it will raise rates by 4.9% for UPS ground packages in 2011.

The company will also raise rates by 4.9% for all air express and U.S. origin international shipments, the company said in a statement.

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The new rates will take effect on Jan. 3, 2011.

The rate for ground shipments is based on a 5.9% increase in the…

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UPS to Raise Rates by 4.9% in 2011 originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:24:00.

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Are Air Cargo Costs About to Go Sky High?

The discovery of two explosive devices found in packages on U.S.-bound cargo planes Friday raises new questions about security in the air-freight industry — and its potential cost. How big is the risk, and how much is security…