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19% of U.S. Adults Saving More Since the Start of the Pandemic

Episode Summary

Household savings have soared during the pandemic, but new data shows that's only for higher-income individuals. 83,000 new homes were sold in the U.S. in August. And only 75% of private sector workers had access to paid sick leave at the start of the pandemic. Host: Matthew Klein. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

Episode Notes

Household savings have soared during the pandemic, but new data shows that's only for higher-income individuals. 83,000 new homes were sold in the U.S. in August. And only 75% of private sector workers had access to paid sick leave at the start of the pandemic. Host: Matthew Klein. Producer: Katie Ferguson.