The Comeback Chronicles

The promise of steady work is attracting workers of all ages to Williston, N.D., and creating a new boom town on America's energy frontier.

After falling victim to Ponzi schemer Allen Stanford, Carol Lovil is getting her life back on track. But she worries she may never be able to trust anyone again.

Connecticut contractor Peter Schneider is surviving the recession thanks to his hard-won skills, hard-working attitude, and a little bit of luck.

Jennifer Kuzara is doing her part to spur a recovery, both in her Atlanta suburb and the wider housing market.

An investment portfolio owes its comeback to diversification and time.