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Wealth Gap Between Whites And Minorities Is Widest In 25 Years

By Ben Popken on July 27, 2011 10:00 AM 110 Comments

The wealth gap between whites and Hispanics has increased to its widest in 25 years, according to new analysis of Census data by the Pew Research Center. We're talking a 20-1 ratio between whites and blacks, and an 18-1 between whites and Hispanics. Like so many things, it comes down the the housing crisis. More »

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Old Workers Vs. Young In A Tough Labor Market

By Laura Northrup on September 10, 2009 5:53 PM 113 Comments

—>Forget about mall-walking and midday bingo games. It seems that workers over 55 just aren't interested in retiring. This is problematic for the young people who, under different circumstances, would have replaced them in the workforce. More »