America's Employment Scene and Credit Debt Dilemmas | Weekly Business Briefs w/ Martin Perdomo

Get ready to unlock the mysteries behind the US job market's surprising robustness despite economic headwinds and high interest rates. We're tearing apart the stunning January job report where employers celebrated the new year by adding a whopping 353,000 jobs, alongside wage hikes making waves across the nation. But hold onto your hats; we take a skeptical lens to these figures, reminding you that history often hands us revisions, urging a cautious approach to these initial numbers. Plus, we're sizing up the Federal Reserve's interest rate conundrum and President Joe Biden's economic policy maneuvers as the election season heats up.Switch gears with us as we confront the daunting mountain of credit card debt accumulated post-pandemic, now teetering at a historic peak of $1.05 trillion. Navigating through the labyrinth of high interest rates, we're laying out survival strategies to keep your financial ship from sinking—whether it's negotiating rate cuts or considering a mortgage refinance to consolidate those pesky bills. Then, we jet off to Beijing, scrutinizing the cracks in China's economic façade that suggest a turbulence beneath the surface, despite what the stock market might reveal. Tune in for a rigorous analysis that doesn't just skim the surface of global economic currents.This episode is brought to you by Skilled Property Finders - Home of the 21 Day Close!We will close on your property in 21 days or less OR we'll pay an additional $5,000. Visit www.skilledpropertyfinders.com to find out more.Support the show