Labor Day, the U.S. Economy, and the Latest Trends in Jobs and Retirement Planning

What does Labor Day have to do with the economy? On this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd connect the American worker to today’s markets, economic trends, and retirement planning. ·       Celebrate Labor Day with a look at how American workers, productivity, and quality of life may have evolved. ·       Discover how David Booth and the rise of index investing may have helped change the investing landscape. ·       Explore The Retire Sooner Method and Wes’s latest research on what happy retirees may have in common. ·       Rethink the K-shaped economy as Wes and Jeff introduce an “E-shaped” way to view today’s economic landscape. ·       Examine trends in U.S. household wealth, home equity, and consumer spending. ·       Consider where side hustles and multiple jobs may fit into the modern American workforce. ·       Check the pulse of the U.S. job market, unemployment, and workforce flexibility. ·       Compare consumer sentiment and consumer spending to see where perceptions and economic data may differ. ·       See how remote work and youth unemployment may be changing the landscape for young workers and employers. ·       Learn how interest rates and bond duration might relate to fixed-income investments, including bonds held in a 401(k). ·       Follow trends in capital spending, corporate profitability, and productivity growth across the U.S. economy. ·       Explore how American workers may help drive innovation across technology, healthcare, and other industries. Celebrate Labor Day with a fresh perspective on the U.S. economy, investing, and retirement planning. Listen and subscribe to the Money Matters Podcast for more educational conversations with Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd.