Topic: Dennis Hoffman
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Bleak teen jobs outlook: 25 percent unemployment and stiff competition
Teen jobs are hard to find as they compete with laid-off adults and fewer public-sector jobs. Some cities are raising cash to fund summer jobs.
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Tough times lead to more worker furloughs – just ask Chicago
Tightening belts this way costs businesses and government less than layoffs. But it’s tough on families.
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Consumers close their wallets
Retail sales plunge a record 2.8 percent in October, suggesting a dismal outlook for holiday spending.
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'Tanks-A-Lot' and other ploys to ease pump woes
As the summer driving season gets under way on Memorial Day weekend, hotels, retailers, and even churches are running promotions to help consumers with high gasoline prices.
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Real estate's new hidden market
Unable to sell, a growing number of homeowners are simply pulling homes from market.
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