We’ve heard a lot of talk about the economy lately. And that talk has increased as the latest unemployment data puts the new jobless rate at 10.2%. The news is that, even though the recession is technically over, there are still some very grim economic realities to deal with. Whether you are planning on investing in economic recovery, or just want to gauge the health of the economy, MoneyNing offers three economic indicators you should not overlook:

Consumer Confidence Index: This measures how consumers feel about the economy. It is a measure of whether or not consumers feel confident enough about …read more

The signs that the recession is over are coming in. While economic recovery is going to take some time, the fact that the recession is over provides an encouraging first step. But this doesn’t mean it’s time to abandon the strategies you have employed during this recession.
During this recession, many people have been boycotting consumer culture and living more frugally. This is a good thing. The recession has forced many to re-examine their financial priorities and re-do their budgets and change their spending habits. However, as the recession ends and economic recovery slowly begins, many will start abandoning the practices …read more

SO, we can finally “officially” say that we are in a recession. The National Bureau of Economic Research just reported that the U.S. has been in a recession since December 2007. So, many of us have believed it — despite strident denials by certain people in charge — and it is true.
So, while we haven’t seen two quaters of decline in economic activity, we’re still in a recession. CNN Money reports on how NBER decides what constitutes a recession:
The NBER also looks at real personal income, industrial production as well as wholesale and retail sales. All those measures reached a …read more