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Jobs report shows Spring slow down
Jun 1, 2012
The U.S. added 69,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate in the U.S. climbed to 8.2 percent, from 8.1 percent in April. At the same time, the number of jobs created in March and April has been revised down.
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May's jobs numbers disappoint
by
Amy Scott
Jun 1, 2012
The government recorded just 69,000 additional jobs in May. A separate survey of households showed unemployment at 8.2 percent, a slight increase from April.
When unemployment runs out -- what's next?
May 31, 2012
More long-term unemployed workers turn to food stamps and other government programs.
Why geography matters in fixing U.S. unemployment
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 31, 2012
Location, location, location. Economist Enrico Moretti says in his new book that it's more important than ever to move to areas with highly educated workers in order to find employment.
May shows dismal employment numbers
May 31, 2012
The U.S. economy added less jobs than expected in May. At the same time, the number of workers filing for unemployment benefits rose, and the number of planned layoffs in hit an eight month high.
Monthly layoffs hit eight-month high
May 31, 2012
A study this morning from job outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas found layoffs rose in May to their highest level in eight months.
A trip to Under-earners Anonymous
May 30, 2012
There are 12-step programs for things that hold us back in life: alcohol, eating. What about not living up to our paycheck potential?
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Housing market may finally be bottoming out
May 29, 2012
Housing prices in March were up a tiny bit from the month before, but it is the first time in seven months that the data hasn't shown a decline.
Low U.S. employment growth and the tech sector slows
May 25, 2012
Some point to the Facebook stock flop as sign of a slowing tech sector. Meanwhile, employment growth for unskilled workers in the U.S. remains stalled.
One day at a time for the long-term unemployed
May 25, 2012
There are millions of Americans who've been out of work for more than six months. One woman shares how she stays hopeful.