The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Oct. 10 that Social Security benefits and supplemental security income (SSI) payments will increase by 2.5 percent in 2025.
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America Desperate for Skilled Construction Workers The nation’s builders have been increasingly burdened by a distinct lack of skilled construction workers.
According to the National Association of Home Builder’s economic outlook, the average annual number of occupational openings in construction totals approximately 723,000 a year. Any increase in available workers will depend on the available education and, more importantly, the younger generation’s interest in filling the gap for retiring specialty contractors.
But solutions to the skilled worker deficit remain unclear. The consequence? Americans may have to slow down their expectations for more affordable housing. Read the full story here› | Dear reader,
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