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Earlier, that headline contained the word "unexpected" but was changed. Was it unexpected? Not if you listen to my podcast or read this blog with any frequency! Remember: unemployment is considered a lagging indicator. By the time some talking head officially tells you, "Unemployment is up....

[buzzsprout episode='10826405' player='true'] One common question I'm getting is: how to prepare without the panic? How to get ready for a tough economic time without being Chicken Little? Key topics: ✔️ Personally, I don't think we're headed into Mad Max or World War Z territory. Some people like to stir...

Not long ago, perusing CNBC would make you feel pretty bullish. I talked about this many times on my podcast — “nothing to see here people, everything’s fine!” Except… was everything fine? I don’t think so! Here’s but one example: https://medium.com/@sara_causey/they-changed-their-tune-8c22fbf04101...

[buzzsprout episode='10892331' player='true'] Saturday broadcast, 6/25 - 7/1 Key topics: ✔️ ICYMI news. ✔️Empty shelves, fronting, stores keeping lights off and AC barely on. ✔️A lot of people working side hustles just to make ends meet but hey: everyone's doin' great! ✔️IMHO, I am sus regarding anyone who says the entire...

Photo credit to: https://unsplash.com/@elisa_ventur There is something in the air. It's called stress, economic uncertainty, and worry. If you go to CNN's "Fear and Greed Index," you'll typically find the gauges in either Fear or Extreme Fear these days. https://www.cnn.com/markets/fear-and-greed LinkedIn published the article, "Retail workers don't feel...

[buzzsprout episode='10858972' player='true'] To be totally clear: this is not advice! This is me opining for your entertainment only. Several people have asked me offline as well as frequent podcast listeners to make some conjectures on where the job market is headed. ✔️ I don't know. I'm not...