Is Layoff Survivor Syndrome Legitimate? It's hard to say good-bye to laid-off coworkers, especially when you're reminded of your own vulnerability. Some experts say that the emotional effects on co-workers left after a round of layoffs are similar to the stress felt by workers suddenly laid-off. Layoff survivors are often left feeling like they should be grateful for the extra work and anxiety that comes with a downsized workforce. Check out what SavvySugar thinks about layoff survivor syndrome.

No Talking Politics at Work Mentality: So Last Election? Political conversations at work have been considered a no-no in the past, but Lisa Belkin of The New York Times says that mind-set is "so last election." In fact, she adds, "These days, you would think that political talk was a job requirement." Find out what SavvySugar has to say about dipping your political pen in the company ink.

The End of Wall Street As We Knew It While most of us were logging-in couch time and watching the Emmys on Sunday night, The Federal Reserve was hard at work to create a new measure that converted investment banks Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs into traditional bank holding companies. The two firms were the last standing independent investment banks on the street, and the conversion into bank holding companies truly marks the end of an era.

Second Round of Rebate Checks? Much to nobody's surprise, the rebate checks issued as part of this year's economic stimulus package haven't done enough to boost our economy thus far. In fact, economists are wondering if another round would prevent our economy from falling apart entirely. Democratic leaders have initiated the idea of a second stimulus package that would include spending for roads, bridges, schools, and other public facilities.