Unemployment

The dip in unemployment and job claims indicate optimism -- but wages fell sharply for the majority of American workers last year in a way that they haven't since 2007.

But commentator Betsey Stevenson says they're only just masking the need to reform how we help the unemployed.

After much disagreement, it looks as though House Republicans and Democrats might soon agree to extend the payroll tax cuts, which put a little extra money into our wallets each month.

With employment at 13 percent for U.S. veterans, big companies are starting initiatives to get them back to work in civilian life.

General Electric plans to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years. But vets are still challenged to find jobs in today's workforce.

Last week, we got news that the unemployment rate is down, but that number includes people who have dropped out of the labor force. Is this number as good as we thought?

We speak to two unemployed Spanish women in Madrid about the dire job situation in their country.

The Labor Department reported the unemployment rate has fallen to 8.3 percent. The White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Alan Krueger on what that means for the future of the American workforce.

The jobs market is showing signs of life - but these positive prospects are being enjoyed by maybe the last group you would expect: baby boomers.

Many college grads feel betrayed when they can't find a job commensurate with their education. But Ramit Sethi of "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" says that it is possible to get your dream job -- if you're willing to work for it.