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Even as the national unemployment rate inches down, there are several states where it is already below 4.0% and more where the rate is below 4.5%.
The U.S. Labor Department's headline Consumer Price Index for November posted its largest decline in almost six years.
The fears of deflation due to lower energy prices and lower demand are likely to get stronger.
Weekly jobless claims reported by the U.S. Labor Department on Thursday morning were fewer than expected.
thinkstock.comRacial disparities in social and economic outcomes exist in all parts of the United States. Black Americans make about 62 cents for every dollar earned by white Americans. Black...
Employers across the United States increased hiring in November and kept the economy on track, ultimately recording the strongest year of job creation in 15 years.
This Friday's unemployment and payrolls report for November will be widely watched by economists, investors and business owners very closely.
The U.S. Department of Labor will release the Employment Situation report for the month of November this coming Friday morning.
thinkstock.comMost waiters expect a 20% tip for good service, but does this actually happen? According to data collected from Americans using digital payment service Square, the average tip in the...
thinkstock.comThe pursuit of higher education is more common in America today than in previous generations. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, roughly 41% of Americans aged 18...
thinkstock.comThe pursuit of higher education is more common in America today than in previous generations. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, roughly 41% of Americans aged 18...
Eight states still have unemployment higher than 7%, and so does the District of Columbia.
thinkstock.comFor many homebuyers, the top consideration when searching for a place to live is where their children will go to school. As a result, consistently stellar schools often go hand-in-hand...
The U.S. Department of Labor released its weekly jobless claims for the week ending on November 15.
The U.S. Labor Department has released its monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS) report for the month of September.