Social Security is important. Retirement preparedness is important. This post has links to content on both topics. Continue reading Two Quick Links: Social Security Trust Fund & Retirement Advice
People have been talking about the labor shortage all summer. Is it all those unemployment benefits? Maybe not. Continue reading Will Cutting Unemployment Benefits Bring Workers Back?
Over the last 40 years, inequality in wages has risen. But, money isn’t everything. Enjoying your time matters too. And, time inequality may be rising. Continue reading A New Dimension: Time Inequality
The U.S. was making progress on the life expectancy gap. New CDC data make it clear how perilous progress can be. Continue reading A Life Expectancy Reversal
The phrase “I Quit” has a negative connotation. But, maybe it shouldn’t. After all, for many workers it’s their best bargaining chip. Continue reading More Worker Quits? It’s a Good Thing.
The Voting Rights Act was important. But, it lost it’s teeth in 2013, and states are starting to take advantage. Continue reading Voter Suppression: 2020 Style
Student loan forgiveness is probably a good idea. But, if not done carefully, it could benefit households already doing pretty well. Continue reading Targeting Student Loan Forgiveness
Believe it or not, it has been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. economy. Time for a checkup. Continue reading An Employment Situation Checkup
The BLS Employment Situation Summary is a useful document to try and read for yourself. This post can help. Continue reading Video: The December 2020 Employment Situation
Apparently storming the U.S. Capitol isn’t quite as likely to get you arrested as protesting racial injustice. Continue reading A Double Standard in Capitol Arrests
