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How the Best Careers 2009 Were Selected
By Marty Nemko -
Money & Business
- December 11, 2008
A career is too nuanced to be judged on statistics, we use quantitative and qualitative criteria.
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Jobless Claims and the Employment Picture
By Liz Wolgemuth -
The Inside Job
- October 30, 2008
What one economist thinks the unemployment filings mean for the future.
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How Much Is That College Degree Really Worth?
By Kim Clark -
Education
- October 30, 2008
A new report estimates—to the dollar—how much a degree boosts your income and other benefits.
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Data Points: Unemployment
Opinion
- October 7, 2008
The unemployment rate has increased 1.4 percent in the past 12 months.
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Job Losses: More of the Same in October
By Liz Wolgemuth -
The Inside Job
- October 3, 2008
Even bullish economists expect continued problems in the labor market.
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September Jobs Report: What You Need to Know
By Liz Wolgemuth -
Money & Business
- October 3, 2008
U.S. payrolls continue to shed jobs. September losses were worst since March 2003.
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The Feds' Fantasy Statistics
By Bonnie Erbe -
Bonnie Erbe
- April 16, 2008
Feds' economic figures aren't connected to reality.
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Pre-Bubble Home Prices?
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- April 9, 2008
Data on rent suggest that home prices may revert to pre-boom levels.
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Studies Should Separate Out Career-Oriented Women
By Bonnie Erbe -
Bonnie Erbe
- April 7, 2008
To avoid negative stereotypes, career-oriented women should be separated from non-career-oriented women.
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Behind the Bad News on Jobs
By Kirk Shinkle -
Money & Business
- April 4, 2008
The economy loses 80,000 more positions in March.
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Inflation Takes a Month Off
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- March 14, 2008
The consumer price index shows steady prices in February.
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Ouch! Jobs Report Is a Worrisome Sign
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- March 7, 2008
But the low unemployment rate still leaves room for hope that a recession can be avoided.
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No Recession Here—Move Along, Please
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- December 7, 2007
Solid jobs and income numbers are more signs that the economy continues to grow.
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Job Numbers Show the Economy Can Take a Punch
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- October 5, 2007
Housing and credit problems have slowed, but not stopped, the economic expansion.
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The Myth of Stagnant Wages
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- September 20, 2007
It's a core message found in almost every Democratic presidential stump speech.
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Brighter Jobs Picture Lessens Recession Risk
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- September 20, 2007
Maybe last month's 4,000-job loss was a blip after all, rather than the labor market starting to crack.
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