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No new jobs added in August, jobless rate steady at 9.1%

The latest report on unemployment statistics is nothing to cheer about. In fact, it points to the dark clouds of recession hovering over the U.S economy. U.S economy.

US unemployment rate falls to 9.1% in July

A report by the Labor Department shows that jobless rate has fallen slightly in July and the more than expected jobs were added during this period.

American consumers reduce spending

A recent report by the Commerce Department released Tuesday reveals that Americans are spending less as there was barely any growth in income in the last nine months.

US jobless rate rises to 9.2% in June

Hiring in the United States slowed down considerably last month raising apprehensions that the lukewarm recovery witnessed so far has stalled out.

US Jobless rate hits 9.1% in May

Latest data on unemployment has raised fears that recovery in the U.S job market may have already peaked.

Home prices continue to slide--Case-Shiller index

The ongoing fall in home prices in all the major U.S. cities for the eighth month in a row in February could bring back the prices of the housing sector to the same levels of the recession in 2009, finds a new survey.

Jobless? You might die early--study

Being jobless is worse than you think. It not only results in loss of income source, but may also increase the risk of premature death, warns a new study.

US home prices fall, touch 9-year low

The sale of pre-owned house in the United States continued its downward journey and dipped by 9.6 percent to touch an all time low in 9 years.

Spouse Jobless? Here's How to Deal with Negative Emotions

When your spouse loses a job he may become angry, dejected, embarrassed and vindictive. To survive this volatile period it essential that you learn to recognize these negative emotions and come up with strategies to deal with them.

Coping with Unemployed Spouse: Offering Help and Support

Marriage can be a source of strength and support during difficult times, like joblessness. There are many ways in which you can assist your spouse adapt to the condition of being without a job. You can even aid your partner in his job hunt.

Follow the Easy Predictions to Profits

It's that time when many of us enjoy reviewing predictions about the coming year, especially ones that might make us money. But just like Olympic dives or jumps, predictions have different degrees of difficulty. If you want to follow some predictions to profits, focus on the easier ones, as they're more reliable.

Economy improves as layoffs slowdown, holiday spendings rise

Here's good economic news this holiday season! The employers are laying off fewer employees and consumers are spending more.