14.5 million Americans are out of work due to the worst recession since the Great Depression. All age groups are feeling the pain of the recession, but for 44-55 year olds, it’s even harder. Beth Kobliner, Takeaway work-life contributor and author of the bestseller, “Get a Financial Life” talks to us, along with Susan Price, who is 49, unemployed and looking for work.
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