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Alex joined 24/7 Wall St. in 2012. He writes special reports on topics ranging from consumer affairs to international economics. Prior to joining, he attended Hobart College.
ThinkstockOver the past 10 years, the number of nonfarm workers rose by just 5%. But despite past decade’s painful recession…
courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.Walmart is the largest American employer, with a workforce of nearly 2.2 million people. However, because…
Brian Katt / Wikimedia Commons / GNU Free Documentation LicenseWhile many investors may think corporate communication is unclear, some companies…
ThinkstockAs the nation continues to recover from the recession, not only is the unemployment rate down, but the underemployment rate…
To determine the worst states to be unemployed in, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed figures published by the Department of Labor’s…
To determine the best states to be unemployed in, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed figures published by the Department of Labor’s…
ThinkstockOn Thursday, the city of Detroit filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection. The total value of the city’s outstanding obligations…
ThinkstockMore than half of the world’s population believes corruption in the public sector is a very serious problem. Liberia and…
courtesy of Leonid Mamchenkov, via WikimediaJust over a decade ago, Sony Ericsson was one of the hottest cell phone makers…
ThinkstockHistorically, health care spending among developed nations has grown considerably each year. However, beginning in 2010, spending has flattened. Based…
courtesy of Ford Motor CompanyWhen Americans want to buy a car, nearly one in six will consider buying a Ford.…
ThinkstockAfter falling for five consecutive years, the number of violent crimes across the United States rose by 1.2% in 2012.…
ThinkstockThe United States is the only developed country in the world without a single legally required paid vacation day or…
ThinkstockMost people know that a mansion costs much more than a farmhouse. What many might not be aware of is…
ThinkstockLast year, more than two-thirds of all people surveyed said they felt safe walking alone at night, according to a…
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