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May shows dismal employment numbers
Diane Swonk May 31, 2012
The U.S. economy added less jobs than expected in May. At the same time, the number of workers filing for unemployment benefits rose, and the number of planned layoffs in hit an eight month high.
Why geography matters in fixing U.S. unemployment
Kai Ryssdal May 31, 2012
Location, location, location. Economist Enrico Moretti says in his new book that it's more important than ever to move to areas with highly educated workers in order to find employment.
Serving up jobs to ex-cons
Yolanda Perdomo May 30, 2012
It's tough to get employment if you've been convicted of a felony. But some companies in the Chicago area hire only ex-cons.
A job is the best way to honor veterans
Jeff Tyler May 28, 2012
Veterans working on Wall Street help recruiters understand that military skills also apply to jobs in finance.
Your economic predictions: Shadow or no shadow?
Adriene Hill May 28, 2012
Last Groundhog Day we asked a couple economists to predict the economic future. Today we asked them to do it again.
Semper Fi-nance: Marines and money
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
Marines need focus to achieve missions. One commander is helping Marines take one worry off their minds: personal finances.
Piggy for the 367
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
This week's Marketplace Money Piggy Award goes to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367.
One day at a time for the long-term unemployed
Nancy Marshall-Genzer 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.
How military spouses hold down the home front
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
Military families have some unique financial challenges compared to civilians. But citizens can learn a thing or two from the foresight these families apply to their finances.
Midwest catches up to South in cost of doing business
David Brancaccio 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.
