Economics & Policy

Double Dip? Job Market Recovery Looks Further Off

Forget jobs. Where are the workers?

The unemployment rate rose and job growth was nearly non-existent in what was probably the most disappointing piece of economic news since the start of the recovery in mid-2009. The government …

7 Odd Solutions for 7 Common Economic Problems

Could dog poop help communities meet their energy needs? Should the government give signing bonuses to unemployed people who accept job offers? Would a commuter loyalty program similar to the airlines get more workers to use …

This Time, Men Are Finding Jobs Faster Than Women

The Great Recession hit men especially hard. But in the long, shaky recovery, they’re now outpacing women in finding employment. That’s surprising because in past recoveries, women have tended to get re-employed faster than men …

Should Medical Debt Hurt Your Credit?

Of all the annoying things about your credit score, the one that turns people’s crank the most is how medical debt can tarnish it. That’s understandable. Nobody plans to get sick, healthcare costs are skyrocketing and a lot of …

How a Weak Dollar is Boosting Domestic Travel

This week, I’ve been treated to a visceral experience of the upside of a downside. Driving with my family through the Tetons and Yellowstone National Park, I have sat behind endless lines of RVs and assorted SUVs depositing …

Fed Ticks Off Retailers With Debit Interchange Ruling

The Federal Reserve Board isn’t really known for being shocking, but banks and retailers were shocked — and fighting mad — when the agency delivered its verdict on the contentious battle over debit interchange fees, capping fees at 21 cents per swipe — roughly half of the 44 cents banks currently collect every time a consumer uses …

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