Jobless rate tops 10% for first time since '83
October's rate hits 10.2% as employers cut 190,000 jobs, although the pace of job losses continues to slow.
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Job losses, early retirements hurt Social Security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Big job losses and a spike in early retirement claims from laid-off seniors will force Social Security to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes the next two years, the first time that's happened since the 1980s. more
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New software provides more real-life planning
I keep the family financial records current and organized. Still, it took me nearly two hours to find and enter the copious and detailed information requested by the financial planning software I tried. more
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Oddest employee complaints about co-workers Photo
What's your biggest beef about co-workers? CareerBuilder.com, which is partially owned by Tribune Co., recently asked 2,667 hiring managers and human resources workers to cite some of the oddest complaints they received from employees. more
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How to get a great rental rate Photo
Travelers have been able to score decent deals on hotel rooms and airfares over the last year. But car rental prices have increased dramatically despite the weak economy. more
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Simple (and savvy) tips from a career coach, no charge. more
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Weekly unemployment claims down Video
New jobless claims dropped to the lowest level since January and the prices of many household goods stayed low last month, positive signs of stability for the fledgling U.S. economic recovery. more
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