This month we have updated our Regional and Sector profiles, hot on the heels of our latest round of Construction and Transport forecasts.

In this newsletter Gareth Kiernan takes a look at how optimistic local councils are about the employment outlook for their area, and gives an overview of Infometrics' forecasts.

Benje Patterson advises on the Top 10 tips for maintaining your financial well-being.

We conclude with an interview with Daniel Sun, a software developer with a keen interest in economics.