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At this time last year, numerous major companies were announcing layoffs as the unemployment rate hit double digits in April 2020 and remained high through the summer. But what a difference a year can make.
Economic recovery in the U.S. has left employers struggling to fill positions and keep workers. The number of available job positions rose to 10.1 million in June from 9.2 million in May, according to the Labor Department's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey released in August. Meanwhile, the number of people who voluntarily left their jobs increased to 3.9 million in the month, and the quits rate rose to 2.7%. Experts point to the normalization of remote work and a period of introspection among workers as factors contributing to this "Great Resignation." Learn more about what's driving the exodus in this story: Gen Z, Millennials Driving 'The Great Resignation'
During this pandemic, we've all been reminded that life is short. If you're contemplating joining "The Great Resignation" yourself, hear from experts on How to Leave a Job After Only 3 to 6 Months and keep reading for insights on when and how to quit a job.
Emma Kerr
Personal Finance Editor, U.S. News The average American will hold more than 12 jobs in a lifetime, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some of the transitions may be involuntary terminations or layoffs, like many experienced during the coronavirus pandemic, but the majority will result from employee resignations. If you find yourself in this position, here are eight steps to help you leave a position in the right way. Read more. Having competing job offers can feel great. However, the reality is that getting multiple offer letters can also put you in a stressful situation. It can be difficult and confusing to decide which to choose. Here's how to navigate this potentially sticky situation. Read more. Older workers who are age 50 to 65 aren't so different from their younger counterparts, but older Americans may be in a better position to pursue their dream job. Whether you want an encore career or are simply looking to make some extra money while semiretired, here are 10 job options for over-50 somethings to consider. Read more. First-time homebuyers who want to transition from paying rent to owning a home could benefit from a new underwriting program from Fannie Mae that allows lenders to consider rent payment history. Here's how these new rules will change mortgage underwriting. Read more. The anxiety of buying a new home can form in any number of ways, and you might find yourself questioning the property you've chosen. Here are eight things about your house you may want to know. Read more. While they may all seem similar on the surface, there are many different types of companies that are interested in buying your home, often for cash and with a quick turnaround. We're breaking down the types of companies you may encounter and how they do business, as well as what you should factor in if you're considering selling your home to a company. Read more. The Latest Coronavirus Updates "Lenders have always tried to obtain a rental reference from the consumers' landlord. While they were helpful in the underwriting process, most of these written references did not provide much detail, and there was no way to be sure they were even accurate. What's different about the new Fannie Mae product is that they use the actual payment data from the consumer's bank account over 12 months to verify on-time payment of rent." - Ron Haynie, senior vice president of housing finance policy for the Independent Community Bankers of America Follow Us✉ If you're enjoying this newsletter, forward it to a friend. They can click here for the latest personal finance advice and check out more of our U.S. News newsletters.
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