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CBS This Morning: The Pandemic and Your Money

Over 15 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits over the last three weeks, a devastating reflection of the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the economy. Many people, even those who do not know if they will still be employed, are looking for information to help navigate the uncertainty. I joined CBS This Morning to respond to some of viewers' critical personal finance questions.

CBS This Morning: Staggering Jobless Claims Continue

The Labor Department's newest weekly jobless claims report shows 6.6 million Americans applying for unemployment over the last week. The previous two weeks saw around 10 million U.S. workers filing, a grim record that reflects the coronavirus pandemic's massive weight on the economy. I joined CBS This Morning to break down what the latest numbers mean for workers today and the future of the U.S. economy.

CBS This Morning: Staggering Unemployment Numbers

The Labor Department has announced that it received over 6 million jobless claims in one week, significantly higher than the previous week's record-setting 3.3 million. I joined CBS This Morning to weigh in on what the latest report means for the U.S. economy and what out-of-work Americans can do to help themselves and their families.

CBS Evening News: Unemployment Drops to 17 Year Low

The latest jobs report shows the unemployment rate was down to 3.9 percent in April, the lowest level since December 2000. But wages are only up 2.6 percent from a year ago. I joined the CBS Evening News to explain what that means for workers.

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