Because the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy.
Javier Cobo knows that people don't always re-enter the workforce by choice.
As a government contractor, Janet Martin weathered several shutdowns. But losing pay changed how she thinks about money.
"Here in Manchester, we say you're two paychecks away from homelessness."
There have been rough years before, but this year may be the toughest.
Brexit could make waves in the seafood industry. But for now, it's a waiting game.
"People don't stop buying a few small luxuries" in a recession, one couple found.
When she left her office job, she didn't know what her business would look like. But it had to involve bees.
She did it for the love of Lola, a rescue. Then it became her profession.
