Vacant House Yields Late Owner's Stash of Cash" alt="Vacant House Yields Late Owner's Stash of Cash" />

By David Schepp A plumber in Florida who found $20,000 in a vacant home and turned the money over to police is being credited for his honesty. Jerry LaLiberte, 62, of Holmes Beach, was working in the home last month when he discovered two foil-wrapped packets of cash that were hidden in an air duct, WFTS-TV Tampa ... Continue Reading »

Employment Outlook Brightens in October" alt="Employment Outlook Brightens in October" />

The nation's struggling jobs picture continue to improve in October, despite ongoing concern about the anemic economic recovery, two reports showed Wednesday. Private employers in the U.S. added 110,000 jobs last month, according to the ADP National Employment Report, more than the 101,000 analysts expected, Reuters ... Continue Reading »

Study: Construction Can Help Rebuild Middle Class" alt="Study: Construction Can Help Rebuild Middle Class" />

By David Schepp As the ongoing Occupy Wall Street protests show, many in America's middle class are angry about the uneasy economic circumstances in which they find themselves. Most typical wage earners have endured decades of stagnant wages even as costs for food, health care, housing and college tuition have continued ... Continue Reading »

Top 10 Cities for Recent College Grads" alt="Top 10 Cities for Recent College Grads" />

Given the nation's weak labor markets, it's not surprising that many recent college graduates are still looking for work. Further, the inability to find that first job after college may push some young Americans to consider relocating to a different city in search of better opportunities. It's probably not surprising ... Continue Reading »