Economy, Business & Jobs
- How does unemployment affect children?
The effect of unemployment on individuals is clear: loss of income, housing and lack of career experience. But what do we know about the impact of unemployment on children?October 29, 2012 - 4 ways to be more productive at work
Americans put in some of the longest work hours in the world, yet productivity levels are surprisingly low. How can we change a culture that rewards face time in the office over results?The Daily Circuit, October 25, 2012 - Debt collectors under new scrutiny
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday that it would begin overseeing large debt collection firms in the industry to make sure consumers are being treated fairly.The Daily Circuit, October 25, 2012 - How college students can prepare for the job market
At last week's presidential debate, a college student asked Barack Obama and Mitt Romney about his prospects for finding employment once he graduates. How can college students prepare for the job market?The Daily Circuit, October 23, 2012 - Ruth Hayden on money and divorce
Our personal finance guru Ruth Hayden is back to talk money and divorce. Divorce rates are high in this country, and disagreements and strain over financial issues can put marriages in jeopardy.The Daily Circuit, October 11, 2012 - Drought could drop Lake Superior to record-low levels
The record drought is hurting more than crops. It's also projected to make water levels in Lake Superior soon reach an all-time low. How is this affecting the economies of the cities and people who depend on the shipping industry?The Daily Circuit, September 26, 2012 - Bringing manufacturing back to America
More American companies, and some foreign, are "reshoring" their manufacturing plants. Reshoring or insourcing refers to the practice of moving production jobs back to or close to the United States. What is causing this shift?The Daily Circuit, September 24, 2012 - How will melting Arctic ice change global economy?
The melting Arctic ice is a major concern for climate change and global warming experts, but for some the changing landscape could bring in new economic opportunities. How will the new normal impact our daily life and economy?The Daily Circuit, September 20, 2012 - Can the promise of free college boost a town's economy?
In 2005, a group of donors in Kalamazoo, Mich. announced they would pay in-state college tuition for every student who graduated from the district's high schools. Is the program boosting the town's economy?The Daily Circuit, September 20, 2012 - Fed action expected to try to invigorate U.S. economy
We'll get an update on what the Federal Reserve might announce on Thursday to jump-start the economy. We'll also discuss a possible plan in Congress to only approve another six-month budget and what that short-term deal might mean for the credit rating agencies' views of the country's debt.The Daily Circuit, September 12, 2012 - Proving 'hopelessness' for student loan relief in court
As the student loan crisis continues to grow - with loans increasing 60 percent in the past five years - some individuals are unable to pay their bills. But unlike other debts, student debt cannot be relieved by declaring bankruptcy.The Daily Circuit, September 9, 2012 - Analyzing Obama's DNC speech, latest jobs report
President Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night in Charlotte, N.C. As we recap his speech, we also look at the latest jobs report which was released Friday morning. What does the report mean for Obama's post-convention momentum?The Daily Circuit, September 6, 2012 - David Wessel on 'Red Ink' and the federal budget
We've heard about America's budget deficit and how politicians plan to get the country's spending in line with revenue. But how can we better understand such a large budget?The Daily Circuit, September 5, 2012 - The rise of 'permatemps' in the workplace
More than 40 million Americans are freelance workers and temporary employment is up more than 20 percent this year. Some workers do it by choice, but some have become temporary workers by necessity.The Daily Circuit, September 4, 2012 - Neil Barofsky on 'Bailout'
In his new book, Neil Barofsky chronicles his time as the man in charge of regulating the use of bailout money by banks. His controversial account sheds a light on the complex ties between federal government and big banks.The Daily Circuit, September 3, 2012
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