Recession means lower incomes, more poverty for Coloradans, Census data show

Avoiding a Double-Dip Recession Doesn't Require Extending the Bush Tax Cuts Huffington Post Politicians, pundits, and the press corps are turning their attention to the so-called "fiscal cliff," the host of expiring tax provisions and scheduled spending cuts that will collectively push the U.S. economy into a double-dip recession in the first ... See all stories on this topic »

Low-income Southland households had biggest recession losses Los Angeles Times People of all income levels across Southern California suffered losses during and after the GreatRecession, but the lowest fifth of households took the biggest hit, new census data show. Los Angeles County households whose earnings put them in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Recession means lower incomes, more poverty for Coloradans, Census data show Colorado Springs Gazette Coloradans have lower real incomes, a higher percent are living in poverty and fewer own their own homes than the year before the recession began in 2007, according to an I-News analysis of Census figures released Wednesday. The analysis also found ... See all stories on this topic »

Recession and jobs: Is energy the driver? Christian Science Monitor This is big part of the reason why recessionary impacts are now worse in Europe than the United States.) In the case of high oil prices and lay-offs, less energy of all types–not just oil–is used. Laid-off workers may move in with relatives, and thus ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Science Monitor

Has US economy bottomed out? Census suggests yes Huffington Post "We may be seeing the beginning of the American family's recovery from the Great Recession," said Andrew Cherlin, a professor of sociology and public policy at Johns Hopkins University. He pointed in particular to the upswing in mobility and to young ... See all stories on this topic »

The Must Read: Profits Recession, Stimulus Risk Bloomberg The Must Read: Profits Recession, Stimulus Risk. Bloomberg. Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe. Loading... 30,330 videos. Loading... Alert icon. You need Adobe Flash Player to watch this video. Download it from Adobe. Alert icon. Close. Upgrade to the ... See all stories on this topic »

New study shows recession's toll on health—and reveals unexpected ... Sacramento Bee 19, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A study authored by leading Wellesley College economists shows that over time, a recession can have significant, adverse effects on the health of older workers—and in some cases, can cut life expectancy by up to ... See all stories on this topic »

Mining strikes could 'spark recession' in SA Mmegi Online Advertise Here. World. Mining strikes could 'spark recession' in SA. Tweet. MIDRAND: President, Jacob Zuma has warned that the ongoing strikes in the mining sector could plunge the economy into anotherrecession and leave millions jobless. See all stories on this topic »

Recession 'could last 20 years' Irvine Herald The recession could last over 20 years as the economy struggles to cope with an ageing population and extraordinary levels of debt, experts have warned. Even if the economy does start to grow, it will plunge one-fifth of homeowners into "real trouble ... See all stories on this topic »

When Stocks Might Hit New All-Time Highs U.S. News & World Report (blog) The S&P 500 index peaked in October 2007, two months before the recession officially started, at 1,565. Today the S&P 500 is around 1,460, about 7 percent below the peak. The tech-heavy NASDAQ composite has already exceeded its 2007 peak (though ... See all stories on this topic »