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It’s not just you — we feel the bad vibes in the job market too. On the show today, we’ll unpack how what we’re hearing from those on the job hunt compares to what the data shows about a labor market slump. And, President Donald Trump says he wants to allow riskier assets like crypto and private equity investments in retirement accounts. Plus, mocktails make us smile.
Here’s everything we talked about today:
- "Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors" from The White House"Should You Include Cryptocurrency in 401(k) Investments?" from AARP"Trump wants your 401(k) to access crypto and private equity. Here's what to know." from CBS News"Would you add crypto to your retirement portfolio?" from Marketplace"How do hiring sites deal with a slowing job market?" from Marketplace
"Long-term unemployment is rising as uncertain businesses hold off on hiring" from Marketplace
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