Are we counting jobs right? We answer your listener questions

2024-12-26 12:29:53 source:lotradecoin reliability category:Markets

Listener questions are back! On today's show, we answer whether universities are banks, how — or if — 401(k) contributions affect the stock market, and whether jobs report numbers account for people holding down multiple jobs. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, email us at [email protected].

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