May 05 10 ways the class of 2014 can beat the economic odds By Laurence Kotlikoff It's a tough economy out there, particularly for college seniors about to graduate. Economist Larry Kotlikoff tells it like it is, arming graduates with a philosophy that will make their financial futures more secure. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 10:36 Brutal Job Search Reality for Older Americans Out of Work for Six Months or More By PBS News Hour Despite a rosier jobs picture in April, for Americans ages 55 or older who have been unemployed long-term, the prospect of finding work is greatly limited. Economic correspondent Paul Solman explores why older workers face joblessness and considerable financial strain. Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch Considering Unemployment’s Lingering Social, Emotional Consequences Jeffrey Brown talks to journalist Don Peck about the personal unemployment experience and about the long-term social consequences of joblessness as unemployment remains near 10 percent and economic indicators point to a slow recovery. Continue watching