recession

The “Man-covery”: Men Make Gains in the Labor Market

Laura Knoy — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:00:00 +0000

We take a look at how men are doing in the marketplace nowadays, after taking a big hit during the recession.

One Roof, Three Generations, Many Decisions

Marilyn Geewax — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:02:00 +0000

Part of the Family Matters series

The Great Recession slammed into all age groups, flattening the career dreams of young people and squeezing the retirement accounts of middle-aged savers. It financially crippled many elderly people who had thought they could stand on their own.

To cope with the hard times that began five years ago, millions of families pulled together — stacking two, three, even four generations on top of one another.

Did Women Really Win the Recession?

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:09:04 +0000

When the economy took out male-dominated industries like construction, women were thought to be closer than ever to workplace equality.

Mixed Data on Housing Market

Todd Bookman — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:44:27 +0000

New data from the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority paints a mixed picture of the State’s housing market.

288 New Hampshire homes slipped into foreclosure in January. That’s a 22-percent decrease from the prior month, but still well above pre-recession levels.

The Post-Modern Mall

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:31:15 +0000

High vacancy rates and changing consumer tastes are promping malls to re-think their space.