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Deep Low-Wage Job Losses Create Phantom Raises

The one-sided nature of pandemic job losses boosted the power high-paying jobs had on the country’s average wage. The result is a phantom raise for the American worker.

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Vaccine Hesitancy Could Stall Economic Recovery

With only about half of adults definitely planning to get a COVID-19 vaccination, according to new polling, the pace of the country’s economic recovery is uncertain.

Millions Ambushed by Taxes on Their Unemployment Checks

Only 38% of taxpayers knew unemployment benefits were taxable, one survey said. Those who filed the more than 68 million claims in 2020 may find out the hard way this year.

Fed Survey Shows Credit is More Accessible—For Now

Banks have eased approval standards for new loans and credit cards, but expect default rates may rise, which lead to tighter lending standards, according to a Fed survey.

Pandemic Makes Couples' Money Talks Easier

52% - That's the percentage of U.S. adults who find it easier to talk to their partner about money because of the pandemic, according to new survey results from TD Bank.

CBO Reinforces Good News for Workers in Revised Outlook

Some economists have already predicted a positive outlook for the job market, but a recent government report reinforced that it should return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024.

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