Nine Reasons the Economy is Not Getting Better - U.S.News & World Report - Wed 12:09 pm ET
We are now looking at unemployment numbers that undermine any confidence that we might be nearing the bottom of the recession. The appropriate metaphor is not the green shoots of new growth.

Want the Best Deals? Check Twitter, Facebook - U.S.News & World Report - Wed 12:08 pm ET
Companies have traditionally let their customers know about sales and special discounts through newspaper advertisements, radio spots, and in-store announcements. But now, they are increasingly turning to a more avant-garde form of communication: Social networking sites.

7 Reasons to Donate Through a Giving Circle - U.S.News & World Report - Wed 11:17 am ET
If you want to leverage your charity dollars while simultaneously spending time with friends, then giving circles might be the answer for you. These social groups, where people jointly give money to organizations, have become increasingly popular over the last several years.

10 Ways to Thrive After the Recession - U.S.News & World Report - Tue 1:23 pm ET
Americans have put themselves on a budget. They're spurning Caribbean vacations, $10 cocktails, and designer coffees in favor of shoveling more money into savings accounts. In the first quarter of 2009, the personal savings rate hit 4.2 percent, its highest level since 1998.

Why We Should Cheer Goldman's Fat Profits - U.S.News & World Report - Tue 9:30 am ET
It's tempting to feel bitter, isn't it? Many of us are sucking wind on account of the recession, with the awful sensation that things are going to get worse, not better. And here comes Goldman Sachs, the royalty of Wall Street, racking up a huge $3.4 billion quarterly profit and making plans to pay bonuses that could average well over half a million dollars per employee.

10 Cities With the Most Job Postings Per Capita - U.S.News & World Report - Mon Jul 13
Among the 50 largest cities in the U.S., one stands out for having the most abundant job postings per capita: Washington, D.C. The nation's capital boasted 133 postings per 1,000 residents in the second quarter of 2009, according to a report by Indeed.com , a broad job search engine that combs company and association websites, job boards, newspapers, and blogs for postings.

6 Money Talks to Have Before You Marry - U.S.News & World Report - Mon Jul 13
The venue is booked, and you've written your vows. But have you discussed your credit histories? Or decided whether you'll keep separate or joint accounts? Those discussions can be just as essential as agreeing on the invitation list to future wedded bliss.