The Count: Jobless Rate High? So Are Late Payments

Stronger income doesn't boost holiday spending
Consumers got a bigger boost to their paychecks at the end of last year, but they kept their wallets closed during the holiday shopping season, according to the government's latest readings.

Unemployment falls to 8.5%, lowest in three years
The nation's economy added 200,000 jobs in the month of December, while the jobless rate ticked down to 8.5 percent.

Minimum wage going up in 8 states
While some workers are worried about smaller paychecks next year, more than 1.4 million low-income earners will see their wages go up on New Year's Day.

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