September 6th, 2013
05:10 PM ET

Job gains in August: fair fight or forfeit?

August's jobs report: the good, the bad, and the labor force participation rate. The big numbers are on track, but Alison Kosik reveals that these stats aren't pretty, especially for the Americans who have dropped out of the labor force completely.

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Filed under: Alison Kosik • Economy • Jobs • Magic Wall • Your Money
August 30th, 2013
04:16 PM ET

Living on fast food wages

With fast food workers striking all over the country, Alison Kosik sits down with two women trying to support their families on a part-time dime.


Filed under: Alison Kosik • U.S. Economy • Your Money
July 16th, 2013
02:08 PM ET

And I raise you 2.9%

You could be getting a raise next year. But it might not be as much as you think you deserve. Alison Kosik explains just how much you should expect.

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Filed under: Alison Kosik • Jobs • Your Money
July 15th, 2013
01:28 PM ET

Twinkies are back... but smaller

After 9 months off the shelves, Twinkies are back. Are the jobs that were lost when Hostess declared bankruptcy returning as well? Alison Kosik reports.

May 18th, 2013
10:21 AM ET

Facebook's IPO: 1 year later

The key to Facebook's recovery after a disappointing public debut? Monetizing mobile. Alison Kosik reports.


Filed under: Alison Kosik