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Americans still feel gloomy about the economy
Frank Newport Aug 23, 2012
The latest data on unemployment claims put them near their lowest levels since the start of the financial crisis. Hiring is slowly ticking up. So why aren't Americans feeling better about the economy?
Numbers still point to lukewarm economic recovery
Bob Moon Aug 22, 2012
Conflicted news from Federal Reserve reflects tentative relationship drags on between Americans and their money.
Can working from home increase productivity?
Stephen Dubner Aug 23, 2012
Our Freakonomics expert Stephen Dubner says there is evidence that working from home is better for you.
Who gets to have fun...at work?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Aug 9, 2012
If fun means fulfilling, education definitely helps.
Eliminating debt, all in a day -- and night's -- work
Krissy Clark Aug 3, 2012
A banker doesn't listen to her own advice and falls deep into credit card debt. She takes on a blue collar job to get herself back in the black.
The daily grind
Jan 2, 2013
Workers of all types talk about the challenges of doing their jobs successfully.
Finding the motivation to work harder
Jeremy Hobson Jul 27, 2012
Can't find the drive to work harder? Motivational speaker Eric Chester has some tips on how to get re-energized about our jobs.
Are Americans overworked?
Sally Herships Jul 27, 2012
Europeans get a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation, but many Americans get none. While Americans may work more, it doesn't necessarily mean they're being more productive.
What is hard work?
Jeremy Hobson Jul 27, 2012
Hard work is what made the United States, but there's now concern Americans aren't working hard enough.
Americans weigh in on fixes for the U.S. economy
Frank Newport Jul 19, 2012
Gallup's Frank Newport digs into the latest polling data on the cure for our economic ailments.
