Why technology eliminates jobs but doesn't increase the level of unemployment even though for more than 50 years that has been the worry. In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes Report by the National Commission on Technology, Automation and Economic Progress Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey Labor Force, Employment and Earnings - 1977 What the future of work will mean for jobs, skills and wages - McKinsey Global Institute Productivity and … [Read more...]
Is the American Dream Dead?
Are private equity buyout activities contributing to income inequality and the death of the American Dream? In this episode you'll learn: What is the probability someone will make more than their parents.Do private equity buyout firms help the economy.What have been the returns for private equity buyout funds.How much has income inequality increased?What contributes to upward mobility. Correction In the episode, the statistics shared for the number of U.S. manufacturing … [Read more...]
MNY045 Plus: Knowledge, Certification and Why the Hub Is Structured As It Is
In this week's Money For the Rest of Us Plus episode, I discuss a variety of topics including: The difference between certification and knowledge. Why the Hub doesn't provide customized advice and model portfolios. Why individual investment styles differ. The episode length is 16 minutes. … [Read more...]