Consumers went out and bought a few more things in January, but they (we) aren’t spending enough to push the economy out of its tepid recovery. Can’t blame consumers — in fact, we ought to celebrate this newfound frugality — given the still very worrisome state of the job market. [...]

Related posts:

1. Personal Finance Daily: Want to find a job? Get out and talk to people from Moneywatch Personal Finance   If you’re on the job...
2. Personal Finance Daily: Identity theft can cost you a lot more than money from Moneywatch Personal Finance   There’s so much to worry...
3. Personal Finance Daily: Market timer or buy-and-holder, times are tough from Moneywatch Personal Finance   Are you a market-timer investor,...
4. Personal Finance Daily: Grow your retirement savings, shrink your house from Moneywatch Personal Finance   Figuring out how much you’ll...
5. Personal Finance Daily: Job hunting is a lonely task, and getting more so from Moneywatch Personal Finance   Hunting for a job can...