Jobless Rate Hits 14 Year High

The Labor Department announced the nation's jobless rate has jumped to 6.5% - the highest it's been in 14 years. I was one of those unemployed 14 years ago in 1994. Officially, I was out of work for about 9 months, although I will admit, I wasn't trying real hard to get re-employed. Fortunately, for me, I was single with no debt and a nice nest egg to support myself. Other ...