Latest articles by Karen Mracek
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10 States Adding the Most Net Jobs in 2013
business Just 10 states will account for more than half of total U.S.
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Housing Recovery Firmly Under Way
real estate Gains among states will be uneven, but progress will continue through 2014
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States Adding the Most Jobs in 2013
business Expect a lot of regional disparity in job growth and economic vigor this year.
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Sweet Holiday Season on Tap for Retailers
Economic Forecasts Fiscal cliff? Whatever! Consumers are ready to spend, even if it means more debt.
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Middle-Class Spenders Will Lead Global Growth
Economic Forecasts Wealthier overseas consumers spell opportunity for American vendors who can take advantage.
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Integrated Shopping Is the Future of Retail
Economic Forecasts Retailers that combine bricks-and-mortar stores with online and mobile sales will find success reaching and engaging customers.
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Rising Sales Spur Small-Business Growth
business Smalls see opportunities to expand as lending loosens up.
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A Tale of Two Housing Recoveries
Economic Forecasts Want to know how quickly home prices in your state will rebound? See how foreclosures are handled.
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More Borrowing, But Less Consumer Debt
Economic Forecasts Two-thirds of the economy comes from consumer spending, so banks making it easier for consumers to borrow is a plus for growth.
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Business Lending to Rise in 2012
Business Costs & Regulation Banks have healed from the financial crisis. They might even find themselves competing for customers.
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Holiday Sales Growth Will Surprise Retailers
Economic Forecasts Keeping costs in check will be the key to a profitable holiday season.
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Global Problems Threaten Fragile U.S. Recovery
Economic Forecasts European sovereign debt problems and slower emerging-market growth will weigh on the U.S. economic recovery.
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Big Firms Prosper as Small Business Struggles
Economic Forecasts Record corporate profits suggest that the economy should be booming. But small firms — the main engine for job growth — still have it tough, particularly at the bank.
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A Uniform Standard for Financial Professionals
Business Costs & Regulation Securities regulators have a chance to stand for average investors.
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The Cashless Lifestyle Catches On
Technology New electronic transfer technologies will turn paper and coin into historical anachronisms.
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Finance Industry May Begin Adding Jobs
business Hottest finance jobs include compliance specialists and tax managers.
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Participation in Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans Falls
Economic Forecasts One big trend is: no job, no 401(k). But even among the employed, participation is down.
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Biometric ID: The Next Step in Bank Security
Technology Banks go high-tech in their attempts to verify identity.
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Bad News on Earnings? Be More Skeptical
Investor Psychology In something of a surprise, a study shows positive earnings forecasts from companies are more reliable.
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Fees Higher as Banks Seek Additional Revenue
Business Costs & Regulation It will still pay to shop around, but finding free checking and other services will get harder.
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Obama's Warren Move Muddies Waters
Business Costs & Regulation The president’s decision to make Elizabeth Warren a special assistant rather than head of the new consumer bureau skirted a nasty Senate battle, but it means more uncertainty for firms and consumers.
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