Latest articles by David Payne
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Help Wanted in America: Skilled Workers
Technology In an ever-more-competitive job market, technology increases the need for skilled workers.
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U.S. Economy to Perk Up in Second Half
Economic Forecasts Consumers are recovering from a swoon induced by a wobbly stock market. But energy, other sectors will continue to struggle.
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Improving Prospects for Most Small Businesses
business Firms in the housing and tourism sectors can prosper as home sales surge and low gas prices encourage more travel.
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2016: A Second Good Year for Housing
business The housing market picked up last year in many areas of the U.S. Look for it to grow as well or better this year.
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No Recession Brewing for U.S. Economy
Economic Forecasts Barring some serious shock, the economy overall should still post a good, albeit not great, year.
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15 Best States to Find a Job in 2016
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Jobs and Hiring Outlook, 2016
business Tech and health care continue to lead the fields where jobs go wanting. Employers who need to fill those slots will have to pick up their game.
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Learn What the Fed's Eventual Rate Increase Means to You
Economic Forecasts Slightly higher loan payments and short-term market volatility are in the cards.
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Where the Housing Market Is Headed in Late 2015
business First-time home buyers will be a big driver of this market's recovery.
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2015 Economic Outlook, State by State
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger forecasts a 2.5% growth rate nationally this year, after a 2.4% gain in 2014. Here are our forecasts for growth, as well as employment gains, for all 50 states.
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Where the Jobs Will Be
Economic Forecasts Demand for workers will stay strong and employers will be raising wages.
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Housing Market Gets Stronger in 2015
Economic Forecasts An improving economy and attractive home features will draw first-time and move-up buyers.
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Winners, Losers from the Stronger U.S. Dollar
Economic Forecasts While manufacturers and consumers will gain, U.S. exporters and tourist attractions will get squeezed.
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Small Business Revving Up in 2015
business Many firms with fewer than 50 workers have plans to expand, venture into new markets and add to payrolls.
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U.S. Manufacturers on a Roll
Economic Forecasts Cheap energy and an improving economy will keep manufacturing growing at a better-than-average rate.
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Housing Market Will Improve in 2015
Economic Forecasts The lagging sector is new single family homes, where a shortage of skilled labor and buildable lots is holding back construction.
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The U.S. Economy Is the World’s Growth Engine Again
Economic Forecasts As more Americans find jobs, they're willing to spend. That's giving the economy enough oomph to overcome slowing among big U.S. trade partners.
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Faster Growth Looks to Stay for Awhile
Economic Forecasts From mid-2014, the U.S. economy should grow 3% or better through 2016. Only two slight risks might hold us back.
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When Will the Economy Feel Better?
Economic Forecasts We’re almost there. As the expansion continues to improve, more of its rewards will be seen and felt.
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Wages to Rise — More for Some than Others
Economic Forecasts After years of little or no income growth, wage gains are finally beginning to gather a bit of steam.
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Next Rise in Interest Rates Will Come in 2015
business Even when rates finally do head up, they won't zoom out of control. A progressive series of stair steps is more like it.
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The Risks of Deflation
Economic Forecasts When prices start falling, economies stop growing.
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U.S. Manufacturing Growing Steadily
Economic Forecasts Cheaper domestic energy, rising wages overseas and industries that use high-tech to make high-tech products are making producing goods on American soil attractive again.
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The World’s Most Vulnerable Emerging Markets
Economic Forecasts Investors must understand the factors that make certain nations more susceptible to contagion in financial markets.
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