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While there are some signs of moderation in labor demand, the ADP data reinforce what's still a strong jobs market.
While Biden's plan to forgive a portion of student loans will reduce the burden for millions of households, it also pegs January as the end to the forbearance period.
The trend is just one of many factors continuing to shake up the labor market.
Retirement isn't necessarily a permanent shift in the U.S., as many "un-retire" and return to the job market -- but Covid has changed that dynamic.
Slowing labor-force growth means companies will have to reorient their hiring for just about every profession.
Boom in early retirements shows no sign of abating, according to the Federal Reserve.
More than 1 million older workers have left the labor market since March 2020.
Reasons given range from needing more retirement savings to lack of traditional retirement activities due to pandemic.
Suicides among Americans have also increased sharply, particularly among men.
Thinking of higher education as a public good, contributing to a more dynamic economy -- not a private benefit that only helps the individual.