"But being rich isn't the only thing that matters"

>"Workers and employers moved away from the coasts to middle of country and Florida, sparking swifter recoveries there"

>"The pandemic and the work-from-home movement sparked an economic resurgence in sparsely populated areas as workers fled _...Read More_

"A good example of gig work propaganda about “flexibility,” and how it can be especially effective in giving economists a language with which to advocate for a reduction of labor standards. But is “flexible” work actually flexible?"

New jobless claims fell by 30,000 last week, signaling fewer layoffs.

>"Almost 8.8 million Americans were out sick or caring for someone with Covid-19 in early January. Many people continue to work while sick."

Showdown on Capitol Hill could cause federal government to default on debt payments, rattle markets if it isn’t resolved soon.

A severe economic crisis threatens to unspool whatever gains remain of 20 years of U.S.-funded nation-building.

>"When the pandemic freed employees from having to report to the office, some saw an opportunity to double their salary on the sly. Why be good at one job, they thought, when they could be mediocre at two?"

Exactly, some of the best, hardest workers are minimum wage, so imagine and see what they could do with a fair wage... change the world.

>"The economy notched the strongest increase in jobs since last August, as the labor market heated up after a spring lull."

The Wall Street Journal: ‘Free’ Money Can Make Life Worse.

>"The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the economy is seeing more inflation than _...Read More_

>"The new estimate reflects pandemic-relief efforts for borrowers and low repayment rates on the government’s $1.6 trillion portfolio."

>"Congressional lawmakers from both parties are considering incentives such as providing federal funding to pay for hiring bonuses for _...Read More_