Will 2014 Be the Year the Economy Finally Takes Off?

When will America's economy finally stop limping along? 2014. That's what a growing number of economists are predicting. Things have been grim since the recession officially ended in June 2009. Job creation is barely outpacing population growth, and our GDP growth is sluggish. But next year, economists foresee a convergence of several factors that could finally kick this recovery into high gear. First on the list is the federal budget. After epic fights this year over the "fiscal cliff," the...