Economy

“A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November”

“A record 4.5 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.This pushed the quits rate to 3%, matching the high from September.Workers particularly quit their jobs in the hospitality industry, which had by far… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance

“A quarter of Americans expect their financial situation to be worse in 2022. Here’s why”

“…Fully 26% believe their financial situation will get worse in 2022 and 42% believe it will stay about the same, a survey from Bankrate found. The financial website, through YouGov Plc, polled 2,450 adults Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Respondents lay the blame mostly… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…A record number of Americans say they won’t be buying holiday gifts this year”

“The rising prices for fuel, grocery items and other goods are weighing on many shoppers’ minds. Consumer confidence hit a 10-year low in November, according to the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, as inflation climbed to the highest levels since… Continue Reading…

Economy

“A record number of Americans quit their jobs in September”

“…A record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September as the sheer volume of available jobs is empowering workers to have their pick.Workers are quitting in search for better pay or better jobs, representing a fundamental shift in America’s labor market…. The… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Americans have never been in so much debt”

“American households are carrying record amounts of debt as home and auto prices surge, Covid infections continue to fall and people get out their credit cards again.Between July and September, US household debt climbed to a new record of $15.24 trillion,… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“The wealthiest 10% of Americans own a record 89% of all U.S. stocks”

“The wealthiest 10% of Americans now own 89% of all U.S. stocks, a record high that highlights the stock market’s role in increasing wealth inequality. The top 1% gained over $6.5 trillion in corporate equities and mutual fund wealth during the Covid-19… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Survey Reveals 64% of Americans Might Retire Broke”

“EDITOR NOTE: Thinking you may retire broke is one of the scariest thoughts a person can have. Even more terrifying is that a new survey says that 64% of Americans likely will walk away from years of hard work with… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Why Are So Many Americans Leaving Their Jobs Right Now?”

“A Microsoft survey of more than 30,000 global workers showed that 41% of workers were considering quitting or changing professions this year. Among all sectors, retail has had the most resignations. Almost 650,000 retail workers quit just in April, according… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Millions of Americans will lose unemployment benefits this weekend”

“…Congress authorized a historic expansion of the country’s safety net for jobless individuals in March 2020 to manage the fallout of the Covid-fueled economic downturn. Lawmakers twice extended those temporary expansions, which increased the number of people eligible for unemployment… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Nearly half of Americans selling their homes don’t plan to buy another: Here’s what they’re doing instead”

“The housing market is red-hot and showing few signs of slowing down. Home prices were at a median $386,888 in June, according to Redfin, up 24% since last June. And demand is high: The average house lasted just 14 days on the market,… Continue Reading…