Pam dives into Easter holiday spending habits, rising travel costs, the latest employment data and its impact on the stock market. The Dollars & Sense host talks with shopping expert Trae Bodge about the record-breaking $24 billion expected to be spent on Easter, and the trend of "stress spending" despite economic concerns. Then, United Airlines and JetBlue have increased domestic checked bag fees by $10 to offset the rising costs of jet fuel. Meanwhile, Meta continues its permanent workforce reductions in the Bay Area, contributing to a loss of over 137,000 tech jobs in the region since 2023. Pam also chats with financial advisor Clark Geranen who analyzes a the latest jobs report and notes that while tech remains volatile, healthcare and AI-related sectors are driving significant employment growth.
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Dollars & Sense with Pam Cook: Easter Spending Hits a Record High

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Dollars & Sense with Pam Cook: Easter Spending Hits a Record High

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