Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the national unemployment rate hit 8.5% in March, up from 8.1% in February, a 0.4% increase that was in line with expectations. The US lost 663,000 jobs in March alone, bringing total job loss to 5.1 million since the recession began.    Read More

The economic stimulus package is expected to start creating millions of new jobs in certain sectors.   Read More

The Labor Department reported that the Consumer Price Index, a key measure of retail prices, was up 0.3% in January after declining 0.8% in December.   Read More

U.S. retail sales edged up in January for the first time in seven months. Are we finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel?   Read More

It's easier than you think to say goodbye to certain banking and checking fees.   Read More

If you're a qualified buyer with cash to put down, now's the time to act.   Read More

For many, the new year will mean finally getting on a budget. Here's some tips to help get you started.   Read More

With retail sales in the toilet this year, many stores won't be as forgiving when it comes to returns.   Read More

While consumers may be feeling a little less pain at the pump, it's not enough to suggest a quick economic recovery.   Read More