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Military spouses are often underemployed

by Kimberly Adams
May 30, 2016
A new study looks at the economic toll military life can take on military spouses.
Marlene Aceves embraces her husband Matthew Aceves following a homecoming ceremony at Kentucky's Fort Knox, 2013.
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Jobless claims as low as in 1973, but was that a good year?

by Mitchell Hartman
Apr 21, 2016
Back in '73, the U.S. was already in a recession that would leave deep scars on the economy.
Job seekers look over job opening fliers.
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Weekly jobless claims are a number to watch

by Nova Safo
Mar 17, 2016
They can warn of recession--or of an economy about to surge.
 A job searcher holds an employment application as he attends the Choice Career Fair in West Palm Beach, Florida.   
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By The Numbers

Unmasking Banksy...maybe

by Tobin Low
Mar 4, 2016
Here are numbers we're reading and watching for Friday.
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President Obama wants to help you get your first job

by Nova Safo
Feb 8, 2016
The 2017 budget to include nearly $6 billion for youngsters get on career ladder.
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Is this 'full employment' yet?

by Mitchell Hartman
Feb 5, 2016
The 4.9 percent rate still leaves many underemployed, discouraged or struggling to find work.
U.S. President Barack Obama discusses the latest unemployment rate within the U.S. economy in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House February 5, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Labor Department announced 151,000 jobs were added by U.S. employers in January, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.9 percent. 
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Productivity is anemic, so are wages

by Mitchell Hartman
Feb 5, 2016
Wages are a key element of Friday's report from the Labor Department.
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Unemployment is low — but many aren't looking anymore

by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 8, 2016
Millions of prime-age workers have left the labor force since the recession. What are they doing, and how are they making ends meet?
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Many Americans are choosing not to work

by Marketplace Staff
Dec 31, 2015
A look at why there are less people looking for work.
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Veteran unemployment improving, but unequally

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 11, 2015
Veterans have lower unemployment than civilians, but it's harder for young vets.
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