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Will wages continue to keep up with inflation?

Dec 15, 2021
Workers' incomes may see further gains as the ongoing labor shortage pushes employers to offer higher pay.
Experts don't expect wage growth to stall given how many workers remain on the sidelines while companies have jobs to fill.
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Millions are facing unemployment without savings to fall back on

Apr 2, 2020
The median U.S. household has just a couple of weeks worth of savings to tap into in a crisis.
Some economists believe the unemployment rate could hit 30% before long.
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Wage gains have slowed, but some sectors are still hot

Oct 31, 2019
The Labor Department's October jobs report is expected to show a sharp slowing in job creation in a still-tight labor market.
Construction is one of the industries that has seen wages increase.
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