Unemployment
April, 17 2012 Showdown: The Employed vs. the Unemployed
As new jobs are created, the unemployed are competing with people who already are working but are looking to move.More in Unemployment
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October, 20 2011 Long-Term Unemployment Taxes Mental Health
Even in resilient people, six months' unemployment has a psychological impact, research shows.
September, 29 2011 The Job Market by the Numbers
In August, the U.S. had essentially the same number of jobs as it had in January 2000.
September, 6 2011 As Obama Preps Jobs Plan, Employment is Topic No. 1
At rallies, on the radio and on Twitter, people are talking about jobs lost, and what the country can do to get them back.
September, 1 2011 5 Reasons a Double-Dip Recession Isn't Coming
Economists see sluggish growth, but not another downturn.
August, 5 2011 Jobs Report Quells Market, But Older Workers Miss Out
Overall unemployment dipped to 9.1 percent in July, but rose for people 45 and older.
March, 15 2011 How Singles Can Live on the Cheap
As the economy struggles to recover, there are plenty of ways for the unattached to save. Think roommates, moonlighting and coupons.
March, 4 2011 Hot Topics: Unemployment Drops to 7.3% For Workers Over 45
In the news this week: February's jobless rate dips across the board, Roseanne Barr goes nuts and TV's highest paid actor
February, 10 2011 Web Video Project Documents Over-50 Joblessness
Job picture remains mixed for middle-aged workers, who have a relatively low unemployment rate but often have a hard time finding new jobs.
January, 7 2011 Hot Topics: Unemployment Dips, But Not Much
Among news of interest this week: Unemployment decreases, high-profile second acts and who's turning 50 in 2011.
December, 3 2010 Hot Topics: Job Scene Setback For Workers Over 40
Among this week's top news - the jobless rate for people over 40 rose along with the rest of the country.September, 21 2010
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September, 10 2010 Substance Abuse Admissions Double Among Older Adults
More people over 50 seek treatment and many grapple with financial pressures, too.June, 4 2010