Americans regained more of their shrunken wealth last quarter, mainly because the healing economy boosted stock portfolios. But the gain was less than in the previous two quarters. ...more

March 12, 2010

Job openings rose sharply in January, evidence that employers slowly are ramping up hiring as the economy improves. ...more

March 10, 2010

Fewer Americans than expected signed contracts to purchase previously owned homes in January, indicating the extension of a tax credit is doing little to lure buyers. ...more

March 5, 2010

Sales of new homes plunged to a record low in January, underscoring the formidable challenges facing the housing industry as it tries to recover from the worst slump in decades. ...more

February 24, 2010

Insured insurers Regarding "How to cover us all" (Letter of the Day, Feb. 8): ...more

February 11, 2010

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts presents two exhibits similar in focus, but different in style. ...more

January 20, 2010

U.S. families were squeezed last year as their inflation-adjusted weekly wages fell 1.6 percent - the sharpest drop since 1990 - as consumer prices rose modestly. ...more

January 16, 2010

We can't get no job satisfaction. Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work. ...more

January 5, 2010

My chair was found in an old barn. It is made of dark wood with turned legs and a leather seat. I would like to know when it was made, who made it and its value. It is in good condition. ...more

January 3, 2010

Even as he trumpeted a slowdown in the nation's job losses Friday, President Barack Obama put finishing touches on a proposal he'll unveil next week to "jump-start" business hiring across America. ...more

December 4, 2009