Marilyn Geewax
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Employment Growth Slows As Jobless Benefits Shrink
Friday, June 01, 2012
May's higher unemployment rate and meager job creation couldn't have come at a worse time for the long-term unemployed. The unwelcome news arrives just as federal support for unemployment benefits is starting to fade.
Time To Move Grandma: What To Do With Her Home?
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Depressed home prices make the decision to move an aging relative even more difficult than normal. So what should be done with the house? Try selling in a depressed market? Or rent it until prices perk up? One family weighs a tough choice as it struggles to pay for a grandmother's care.
JPMorgan's Troubles And The Price Of Eggs
Friday, May 18, 2012
JPMorgan Chase says it lost billions of dollars trading "synthetic derivatives." Do these complex Wall Street transactions ever do anything to help average people? To answer that question, we consider the case of an imaginary company, Chickens LLC, that is looking to grow.
Signs Of Recovery Emerge After A Long Downturn
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Millions of Americans are still searching for jobs or facing home foreclosures. But pockets of strength — found in energy, technology, manufacturing, autos, agriculture and elsewhere — are helping invigorate the broader economy.
S&P Downgrades The Credit Of Nine European Countries, Including France
Friday, January 13, 2012
Standard & Poor's said its downgrades reflect its belief that the eurozone hasn't done enough to mitigate its debt crisis. The downgrades could have deep implications for the health of the monetary union.
2012: A Better Year, Unless Europe's Debt Blows It Up
Sunday, January 01, 2012
The year that passed disappointed both investors and job seekers. Economists think the new year will be a bit better, with GDP growth rising to 2.4 percent. Much depends on European leaders' ability to fix the ongoing debt crisis; they may find a solution in 2012, but consequences are dire if not.
Black Friday Sales Suggest A Strong Cyber Monday
Monday, November 28, 2011
Shoppers stormed retail stores this past weekend, and now on Cyber Monday, many are clicking their way to more purchases. One estimate says U.S. consumers may spend $1.2 billion online Monday, smashing last year's record of just over $1 billion.
Supercommittee Scenarios: How The Debt End Game May Play Out
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The congressional panel charged with developing a plan for cutting the nation's deficits by $1.2 trillion over 10 years is days away from its Thanksgiving deadline. While no one can predict exactly what will happen between now and the committee's deadline, here are some possible outcomes.
A Guide To The U.S. Budget Battles
Sunday, October 02, 2011
The annual budget fight has become especially muddled this year. That's because Congress and the White House are actually engaged in three different, but related, budget debates that are going on simultaneously. Here is a look at the three budget battles.
And Now, Some Good News About The Economy
Sunday, August 14, 2011
It may seem hard to believe after such a tumultuous week on Wall Street, but a few areas are showing promise.
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