This clip from CBS News Sunday Morning taps Lakshman Achathan of the Economic Cycle Research Institute for his insight. While first-time unemployment claims are a rough short leading indicator of jobs growth, this eye-opening reality check makes the case that it’s not the recession, but a structural shift in the type of jobs available in the U.S job market that is the bad guy here. ... Watch Now

In this short video segment for MonkeySee, financial expert Mark Johannessen provides four tips for preventing financial trauma following losing your job. Perhaps the most important step is to understand your severance package. You may have an idea of what kind of packages your company offers, and once you get one you need to investigate it closely to make sure you understand the terms. ... Watch Now

Whether it its due to the difficult job market or housing market, fewer Americans are moving than in previous years. In November 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that the number of people who relocated was 11.6 percent, the lowest rate since 1948. Many people thought it best to wait until the economy improved before selling their houses or attempting to find other jobs. ... Read More

Getting a leg up in building or expanding a business can be totally painless, if you know where to locate your venture. The wonderful part about creating a company in the United States is that you have fifty very unique and diverse territories to try operating your enterprise in. Still, only a handful rise to the top as decisively business friendly environments. ... Read More

Individuals who are looking to make a big life change may find that relocating to some foreign soil made be just the transformation they need. Many countries around the world are making it easier for foreigners to assimilate into their societies and truly embrace their people and culture. ... Read More

While the economy has had a few bad moments in 2011, 2012 offers hope to citizens of the world, as there has recently been an increased effort to improve the global financial situation. For individuals that are considering new life changes and perhaps a new career, opportunities abound overseas in growing economies. ... Read More

Currently, many experts seem are on the fence about whether or not the economy is truly on the mend. Consumers are the true driving force in the domestic economy, and Americans still play a large role in global financial developments as well. Pay attention to the following key trends as the new year dawns to get a sense of where your economic risks and opportunities sit. ... Read More

Chasing after high pay in manufacturing is more difficult than ever, but if you're up to the task, then it's worthwhile to examine the nations that compensate their workers best. In the United States today, many spheres of manufacturing are getting a bad reputation for moving overseas or lowering wages due to the sour economy. ... Read More

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? If you’re like most people you probably passed on the chance to become a cowboy or a ballerina to take a more traditional job; one that you may not like as much as you’d hoped. ... Read More

The best American companies to work for understand that investing in their employees’ well-being makes for more contented workers and a low turnover. ... Read More