May 25, 2012
There are millions of Americans who've been out of work for more than six months. One woman shares how she stays hopeful.
May 23, 2012
An underappreciated factor behind the recent gains in the housing market is higher rents.
May 25, 2012
In summer, Americans start to dream of easy money and a clean garage -- but that dream might turn into a nightmare.
May 21, 2012
When businesses are not moving operations overseas, the trend for decades within the U.S. has been shifting operations from the Midwest to the lower-cost South. But the Wall Street Journal has teased out some data showing when you look at the cost of labor, energy, taxes, and real estate, the Midwest is now just about as cheap as the south.
May 18, 2012
We all tell little lies -- politeness practically dictates that we do. But there are some serious consequences when even small lies enter your resume.
May 18, 2012
Think your commute is long? Turns out a rapidly growing number of commuters are flying to get to work.
May 17, 2012
Major banks forked over billions of dollars in a mortgage settlement. Some states are using that money to fix any kind of budget gap.
May 16, 2012
Housing starts, as they're called, were up 2.6 percent last month, and compared with last April, home construction was up almost 30 percent.
May 15, 2012
While the overall unemployment rate in the country exceeds 8 percent, some graduates in the right fields face an almost certain change of a job.
May 24, 2012
Packed open houses, multiple offers, and higher prices. In (usually high-end) neighborhoods like Jamica Plain, the bidding wars still rage.
