by - June 3, 2009 2:44 pm
Economic leaders, laggards
Kiplinger editor says no guarantees on the usual post-recessionary economic trends.
Outside The Wire
by - June 2, 2009 11:07 am
Restaurant conditions improve
The National Restaurant Association performance index hits 11-month high.
by - June 1, 2009 8:10 am
Americans love electronics
Spending on electronics down slightly, but personal inventories growing.
by - May 29, 2009 7:22 am
Dang pessimists!
More than 70% of Americans believe the economy will get worse before it gets better.
by - May 27, 2009 4:31 pm
The employees say …
Only 55% of workers say they can balance work and personal responsibilities.
by - May 26, 2009 12:47 pm
Biofuel folly
Researcher says federal biofuel mandates will boost fuel and food prices and increase pollution.
by - May 22, 2009 7:34 am
Sin taxes
The food and beverage industry may soon get the Big Tobacco treatment.
by - May 21, 2009 7:46 am
Trivial Pursuit II
A plethora of reports offer stats and info on everything from happiness to alcohol consumption.
by - May 20, 2009 7:55 am
No bailouts for vacations
A new survey suggests that 35% of Americans are cutting the summer vacation plans.
by - May 19, 2009 10:19 am
Hot for nukes
A University of Arkansas professor says nuclear power plants are needed to reduce carbon emissions.
by - May 18, 2009 8:08 am
Centralized health care opposed
Heritage Foundation researcher says federal government is the problem, not the solution.
by - May 14, 2009 2:09 pm
All the pretty faces
Research suggests younger-age photos are being used more often in obit listings.
by - May 13, 2009 2:52 pm
Trivial pursuit
A plethora of reports offer stats and info on everything from wifi airplanes to gentlemen’s clubs.
by - May 11, 2009 7:53 am
Tax the weed?
A growing chorus of folks say legalizing and taxing marijuana could help state and federal budgets.
by - May 8, 2009 1:01 pm
Perspective on employment
Kiplinger editor suggests bright spots mask dark national employment outlook.
by - May 7, 2009 11:23 am
Women and retirement
A “three-legged” approach is needed for women to improve their retirement income.
by - May 6, 2009 9:19 am
Methanol research funded
A University of Virginia project hopes to use methane to power your car and, possibly, your computer.
by - May 5, 2009 7:35 am
Cinco de Mayo
The Census Bureau pulls together trivia to mark the Mexican victory over French forces.
by - May 4, 2009 3:11 pm
Building better blades
New research seeks to design a new windmill blade that better harvests the wind.
by - May 1, 2009 1:36 pm
Bad incentives?
A new Edmunds report suggests auto incentives may not be in the best interests of the automakers.