We all hear about economic indicators all the time, but perhaps we don’t question them as much as we should.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 11.8 percent of workers counted themselves amongst the ranks of organized labor in 2011, almost half the number recorded in 1983 — the first year that data was available.

Durable goods purchases were up in December, reinforcing the feeling that the economy is making a recovery. Should we believe the hype?

According to the Financial Trust Index, Americans have little faith in their investment options.

Fruits, vegetables and whole grains to replace high-fat, sodium-heavy menu items for American school kids.

In his State of the Union address, President Obama drove home the point that manufacturing is going to get us out of the economic hole the banks dug for us.

Tomorrow the Federal Reserve Bank will let all 17 members of its committee publicly reveal they think will happen to interest rates in the coming months and years. Will this be good news for nervous markets?

Americans are far less miserable than we were last summer, according to the Augmented Misery Index.

As part of the effort to prevent Tehran from developing its nuclear weapons program, the EU unites on imposing sanctions against Iran.

A recent study finds domestic airfares bought six weeks in advance are the cheapest.