recession

State Money Woes May Affect Where You Retire

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 29, 2009

How factors including state budgets, unemployment, and pension problems may guide your relocation decision. more >>

How To Find Gold In a Recession Economy

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - May 27, 2009

For some, it's a good time to raise—not lower—your sights. more >>

Measuring the Recession's Impact on Summer Family Vacations

Opinion - May 27, 2009

The economy hits families' summer travel plans. more >>

The Upside of Economic Carnage

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - May 21, 2009

A Harvard historian explains how "creative destruction" is playing out today. more >>

How Businesses Can Prosper, Even Now

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - May 21, 2009

An expert on entrepreneurship sees plenty of opportunities. more >>

With Foreclosures Up in April 2009, Recession Hits Home

Opinion - May 20, 2009

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Clinton and Bush Officials Should Have Listened to the Female Regulators

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - May 19, 2009

If only the Clinton and Bush officials had listened about derivatives. more >>

Unemployment Rate Climbs to 8.9 Percent

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 8, 2009

Employers slashed fewer jobs in April than they had in six months. more >>

Recession's Impact on Women's Health

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - May 7, 2009

The poor economy has taken a toll on our health. New surveys reveal just how much. more >>

Economists Optimistic About U.S. Economy

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - May 6, 2009

Slowing job losses could mean the economy is ready to turn around. more >>

ADP Employment Report Shows Job Losses Slowing

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 6, 2009

The Labor Department will release its unemployment numbers Friday. more >>

IMF's Top Economist: Recession and High Unemployment Likely to Persist

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 30, 2009

Olivier Blanchard says there are signs of a turnaround, but more global stimulus measures are needed. more >>

Consumer Spending Turns to Saving as Recession Aftershocks Shake Confidence

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - April 27, 2009

Its trust horribly shaken, a consumerist nation looks to fill piggy banks instead of retail stores. more >>

Better U.S. Schools Could End Recession, Pay Off Debt to China

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - April 24, 2009

Would you like to send your kid to a great school? Or would you rather send your money to China? more >>

IMF: As Recession Worsens, World Economy Will Shrink This Year

Nation & World - April 22, 2009

U.S. economy will contract by 2.8 percent, with Japan, Russia, and Britain doing even worse more >>

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness During the Recession

By Deborah Kotz - Health - April 22, 2009

Research has pinpointed ways to feel good even in the worst of times. more >>

Yes, You Can Start a Restaurant in a Down Economy

Money - April 21, 2009

In an industry so unforgiving, what's the recipe for starting a restaurant in a recession? more >>

Geithner Says No New Cash Is Needed for Bank Bailouts

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 21, 2009

The treasury secretary says the bailout fund has enough capital to help troubled banks. more >>

Is the Worst Over for the Economy? Looking for Signs in the Numbers

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 20, 2009

The data continue to reflect the deep economic slide. more >>

Behind Obama's Tough Balancing Act on the Economy

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - April 20, 2009

With bad news still pouring in, the White House tries to manage expectations. more >>

Citigroup Posts $1.6 Billion Profit, First Since 2007

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 17, 2009

Capping a week of better-than-expected news from the banking sector, Citi announced a quarterly profit. more >>

The Uncertain Wait for All of Those Stimulus Dollars

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 15, 2009

Why it's not easy to figure out when the full $787 billion will actually be spent. more >>

In Recession, Age Discrimination Is More Prominent Than Racism

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 13, 2009

As Obama's election shows, racism is out the door. Ageism is sadly here to stay. more >>

How the Recession Is Changing Students' College Plans

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - April 8, 2009

A survey shows that majority of graduating seniors are considering attending a less expensive college. more >>

As Unemployment Goes, So Goes Commercial Real Estate

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 3, 2009

Companies are getting rid of office space at a near-record pace. more >>