Friday, forecasters expect the Labor Department to report the economy added 135,000 jobs in December, after gaining 200,000 in December. In 2012, weaker jobs gains are likely as consumer spending and economic activity slow.
Weekly jobless claims continue to shrink, but just how low they'll go is still on the table for economists. This past week saw initial jobless claims drop 12,000 to 367,000 claims.
Facebook IPO: Could it backfire if users revolt?The Facebook IPO will make some people very rich, but social-media experts suggest that it could force Facebook to put profits over user experience - and that could cause problems.
A 2012 Job Seekers Best Friend for Under $11.00Career realities from NYT Best Seller "Knock 'em Dead 2012, The Ultimate Job Search Guide" author Martin Yate.
Report On U.S. State Budgets Says Belt-Tightening Isn't OverAlthough the Great Recession is long over, it appears that austerity is here to stay for U.S. states, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services says in a new report.
Unemployment Falls to 8.5 Percent but that May Be as Good as It Gets!The economy added 200,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent. Going forward unemployment is not likely to fall much further and may rise again.
Unemployment rate: How low can it go by Election Day? Under 8 percent?Though the unemployment rate dipped to 8.5 percent last month, it remains uncomfortably high for a president seeking reelection. Economists crunch the numbers to see if it's possible for unemployment to dip to 8 percent by Election Day.
December Unemployment Rate at 8.5%The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the nation's unemployment rate in December fell to 8.5%.
Over 40 & Looking for Work? Be Prepared to Run the Gauntlet!If you're looking for work and unacquainted with the new reality of proving your mettle, you're in for a big surprise.
