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Help Wanted in America: Skilled WorkersTechnology In an ever-more-competitive job market, technology increases the need for skilled workers.
By David Payne
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The Unintended Consequences of a Boost in Overtime PayBusiness Costs & Regulation New rules mean millions more employees will be overtime-eligible. But will employers find workarounds?
By Nellie S. Huang
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America's Perilous National Debt
debt At $14 trillion and climbing, it's like "termites in the basement."
By Janet Bodnar
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U.S. Economy to Perk Up in Second Half
Economic Forecasts Consumers are recovering from a swoon induced by a wobbly stock market. But energy, other sectors will continue to struggle.
By David Payne
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Savers Feel the Pain of Low Interest RatesMaking Your Money Last The Fed's low-rate policy has cost U.S. savers $470 billion.
By Janet Bodnar
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Improving Prospects for Most Small Businessesbusiness Firms in the housing and tourism sectors can prosper as home sales surge and low gas prices encourage more travel.
By David Payne
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Is the Stock Market Signaling a Recession Ahead?Economic Forecasts Sinking stocks don't necessarily presage an economic downturn.
By Anne Kates Smith
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2016: A Second Good Year for Housing
business The housing market picked up last year in many areas of the U.S. Look for it to grow as well or better this year.
By David Payne
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No Recession Brewing for U.S. EconomyEconomic Forecasts Barring some serious shock, the economy overall should still post a good, albeit not great, year.
By David Payne
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