Looks like there will be a lot more jobs lost in the coming months due to declining industries.  In these trying times, it is important to stay on top of such reports so that you can plan your life accordingly.  If you are currently working in one of these industries, you might want to start looking at a new career path.  Make a plan and weight out all of your options.  CheapStuff.com will help you through your financial struggles with cheap prices and great deals.  Read on to find out which industries will be cutting jobs in the coming months.

1) Semiconductor manufacturing

According to Yahoo, this industry is looking at a loss of 33.7% of jobs

2) The Postal Service

This industry is projected to lose 18.6% of jobs

3) Cut-and-sew apparel manufacturing

Will see a job loss of 57% due to outsourcing

4) Printing and related jobs

With the demise of newspaper circulation, printing companies will continue to see a loss in revenue giving this industry a projected 16% job loss.

5) Newspaper publishers

Everything is online these days, and that includes the news.  When consumers can view the news online for free, or free cheap, who wants to pay to subscribe to a newspaper?  As newspapers lose circulation the industry will continue to lose jobs at a projected rate of 24.8%.  My advice, learn to write a blog.

6) Wired telecom

Will see a projected loss of 11% of jobs.

7) Gas stations

8.9% of workers will lose their jobs in this industry.

8 ) Department Stores

Just aren’t seeing the numbers they were used to; therefore, 10.2% of workers will lose their jobs.

9) Motor vehicle parts manufacturing

Off-shoring and out-sourcing will cause this industry to lose 18.6% of jobs.

10) Mining support jobs

The industry will lose a projected 23.2% of jobs.

Suze Orman of CNBC recently came up with a list of ten money saving tips for women.  Here are five ways to stay out of debt:

1) Listen to your instincts.

As women, we tend to put everyone else’s needs before our own.  When a friend or loved one comes to us for money, our first instinct is to say no, especially if we don’t have the money to spend.  However, when we hear the sad story we feel guilty, and inevitably end up handing over our hard earned money.  Chances are, if your first thought was to say no, you shouldn’t be giving up the money.  If your gut tells you it is a bad investment, or that you can’t afford it, get over the guilt and don’t do it.

2. NEVER Co-Sign.

When someone asks you to co-sign for them it is probably because they either have bad or no credit.  If banks don’t trust them to pay on time, why should you?  You have worked hard to have good credit, so don’t let someone else ruin all of your hard work.  I have seen many friends co-sign for friends, only to find that their credit has been damaged.  It is unfortunate, but when it’s your credit, and their own, they tend to take the responsibility lightly.  It’s hard to say no, but your future comes first.

3. Save for retirement first.

Many women believe that when they pay for college or a wedding, they are saving their children money.  However, they aren’t considering their retirement.  If you do not have enough money to retire, then you will become a financial burden on your children.  Sure, your children probably would like the instant gratification of having their debts paid off, but they will thank you years down the line when they don’t have to pay your medication bills or retirement home fees.

4. Don’t leave the finances to your partner.

Be in charge of your own destiny.  Just because he is a man, does not mean he knows what he is doing with your money.  Monitor your finances and find out where your hard earned money is going.  This also relieves some of the responsibility placed on your partner.  Marriage is about working together, and your financial responsibility is just another thing you will have to share.

5. Don’t devalue your work.

Women often devalue their work.  They don’t stand up for their work when it’s time for a raise or promotion.  They let superiors talk them out of what they deserve.  These are different times and many corporations are struggling with financial debt; however, don’t let that be an excuse to get paid less than you deserve.  Your boss may be using the current economy as an excuse to save money on your work, stand up for what you deserve.  If your company can’t afford to pay you more right now, at least you know that they understand where you stand.

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The Recession was hard on all of us.  Many of us are still struggling to find a way to save.  But there are many companies, and greedy business owners, trying to stick their greedy hands in your pocket.  Here is a list of a few rip-offs we have discovered.  Read and find out how you can avoid spending more than you have to.

Text messaging was designed to be short and sweet, but who hasn’t been annoyed when they need to exceed the 160 character limit?  Phone providers limit text messaging to keep the cost of delivery to about one third of a cent.    So why is it costing you so much?  When you consider that text messaging costs 20 cents for outgoing messages, and 10 cents for incoming, the markup by providers is 6,500%.

From the moment you walk into the theater, you smell it.  That buttery, salty goodness that is popcorn!  But did you know that popcorn only costs theater owners 60 cents to make, when it costs you around $6 to buy.  This means a 900% markup. 

Instead of checking credit on Freecreditreport.com, try AnnualCreditReport.com.  Freecreditreport.com asks for your credit card information because they charge about $180 a year.  AnnualCreditReport.com is run by the Federal Trade Commission.  We know the commercials are catchy, but are they worth paying for?

Name brand pain killers are also unnecessarily eating up your dollars.  Bottles of Advil will cost you 160% more than generic ibuprofen.  Generic brands are required by law to provide the same relief.  The federal Food and Drug Administration monitors generic manufacturers ensuring safety and effectiveness.

Other rip-offs include buying wine at restaurants and college textbooks from student bookstores.  Restaurants charge six times more for the same bottle of wine you could purchase and enjoy at home.  You can save hundreds of dollars on college textbooks by buying them used online.