Jobs

Workers will get modest raises this year, but prices are rising faster

Private employers are creating jobs every month. But it's not nearly enough to whittle away at the unemployment rate, which remains above 9 percent

Some employers check your financial background during the hiring process. David Brancaccio weighs the pros and cons of using credit scores to evaluate a potential employee.

Some recruiters are now choosing to check applicants' credit reports, and it could make a difference whether or not you land that job

In the wake of a turbulent month for markets and economies around the world, Kai Ryssdal hosts a special one-hour Marketplace audio broadcast examining where the U.S. economy is headed and how we got here.

Unemployment claims rose slightly last week. We ask to economist Michelle Meyer whether the situation will get worse, and if we are heading for stagflation.

Major corporations hold more than a trillion dollars in cash, rather than use it to expand or hire. It's insurance for the companies, in case of a financial shock or second recession. And it may be good for their employees, too.

The poor economy has many people going back to school. But do current college students still feel positive about their job prospects?

The Obama administration's proposals for creating jobs in rural areas counts on a few good jobs generating many more