Hopes Rise As New Jobless Claims Drop

New jobless claims dropped by 33,000 in the week ended Oct. 3, according to data released Thursday by the Labor Department. The seasonally adjusted 521,000 filing initial claims for state unemployment benefits is the smallest level since the ... continue

Reducing Spending by Jobless White Collar Workers Hurting Recovery

Chicago, IL (AHN) - The loss of high numbers of white collar jobs could hamper the nation's economic recovery, according to a major job search counseling firm. Of the 5.5 million Americans out of work in September for ... continue

U.S. Unemployment Hits 26-Year High

American unemployment has hit a 26-year high as the U.S. economy continued to shed jobs in September. Last month marked the 21st consecutive month of American job losses. Americans should be ready for sticker shock as the unemployment ... continue