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New Cars Sales Up, Used Car Prices Down as Economy Improves
A better economy – and the appearance of 2014 models on dealership lots – have led to the lowest used car prices in four years.
Drivers who went through the recession and kept their old cars running have now reached a point where they need to purchase new vehicles, according to an article on USA Today. The newspaper reported that lower unemployment rates, an overall better economy, low loan rates and the willingness of banks to lend have also made this an attractive used car buying season.
Millennial National Debt Needs to Be Considered
As America readies to select a new slate of leaders, one issue in particular could have a profound and lasting effect on the millennial generation. The surging national debt, estimated …
JPMorgan Chase Investing $75 Million in Youth Employment Initiative
JPMorgan Chase plans to spend $75 million over the next five years to combat youth unemployment by training young people for well-paying, in-demand jobs in fields requiring technical education and …
Top U.S. Cities for Career Opportunity
As the U.S. labor market continues to improve, and unemployment rates have dropped to 5.3%*, career professionals can once again look toward improving their long-term prospects. A recent study by …
Strong U.S. Labor Market Points to Rate Hike in December
The Federal Reserve is poised to give U.S. consumers an early Christmas gift in the form of an interest rate hike. It’s a nice present for those looking to earn …
41 States Had Employment Increases in July
The job market outlook for most Americans is looking better today than it was a year ago, according to the latest government statistics. Figures from the U.S. Department of Labor’s …
Best and Worst Cities, Post-Recession
June marks the sixth anniversary of the U.S. recession’s end, and by most economic indicators the country as a whole has rebounded rather nicely. The peak 10% unemployment rate has …
Small Business Created More than 100,000 Jobs in March
As unemployment rates approach pre-recession levels of 5%, ADP’s researchers are showing that small business continues to drive the charge. The national payroll company’s Small Business Report for March reveals …
More than 120,000 Jobs Were Added in March
American companies added more than 120,000 new jobs to their payrolls during the month of March. Despite the gains, the country’s overall unemployment rate of 5.5% was unchanged month over …
Last Month Had Lowest Jobless Claims Since June 2000
Jobless claims in the U.S. over the past four weeks dropped to the lowest they have been in almost 15 years, according to data from the Labor Department. An average …