'Great Resignation' gains steam as return-to-work plans take effect

'Great Resignation' gains steam as return-to-work plans take effect  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE WED, JUN 30, 2021 YOUR WEALTH Editor's Note As the country continues to recover from the scourge of Covid, it's clear Americans are taking a closer look at just about everything in their lives — from careers, to debt, to spending and how to make their savings as inflation-proof as possible. So this week, your money team here at CNBC tackles all aspects for you. For starters, you may be thinking about becoming part of the Great Resignation movement as employees weigh the value of going back to the office in a post-Covid world. Or you may be wondering how to spend your stimulus cash and other savings from not commuting, buying office attire or splurging at happy hour. Here's a guide to how to make that post-pandemic spending even more meaningful. Or you may be concerned that all that spending by your fellow Americans will fuel inflation. Not to worry. We show you the best ways to protect your cash from rising prices. Or, with a heat wave boiling much of the U.S. and a potentially destructive hurricane season approaching, how to disaster-proof your personal finances. As we all cope with whatever becomes the "new normal," rest assured we'll be here with smart news you can use and reporting you can't find anywhere else. For more cool stuff like this, please follow me on Twitter @jimpavia and check out CNBC's Financial Advisor Hub and CNBC + Acorns Invest in You: Ready. Set. Grow. Jim Pavia @JIMPAVIA 'Great Resignation' gains steam as return-to-work plans take effect In the wake of the pandemic, a growing number of workers are rethinking what they want in a job and a lifestyle. Here are 5 ways to spend money that can actually make you happier You may be ready to spend more money, but will it bring you joy? Researcher Elizabeth Dunn details five happy spending strategies. Leon Cooperman plans to stock pick his way to success, not expecting much more from overall market "In terms of my long-term outlook, to be honest with you, stocks are the best place to be, but I just wouldn't expect much from the major averages." Amid inflation worries, how to shop around for higher interest rates on your savings The cash you set aside for emergencies could decrease in value as inflation drives up prices. How to make sure you're getting the best available rates. How to disaster-proof your personal finances Here are some steps you can take to ensure your finances are in order in an emergency. State-run 'auto IRAs' are gaining steam as a savings solution for workers lacking a retirement plan Two more states have passed bills to require employers with no retirement plan to automatically enroll their workers in an individual retirement account. What to know about investing in bitcoin trusts Bitcoin trusts offer exposure to digital currency through brokerage or retirement accounts. Here's what to know before buying any shares. Parents anxiously await the start of monthly child tax credit payments Monthly payments through the enhanced child tax credit are set to begin on July 15. Here's how parents are preparing for the money. The possible consequence of a $15 minimum wage: Higher child-care costs for families The Covid-19 pandemic exposed problems with accessing child care. A higher minimum wage could put care out of reach for more families unless changes are made. Part-time workers would have easier access to 401(k) plans if this bill passes After expanding 401(k) plans for some part-time workers under the Secure Act of 2019, lawmakers want those employees to become eligible faster. CONTRIBUTORS Sharon Epperson @sharon_epperson Josh Brown @ReformedBroker Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel   Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy CNBC Events   © 2021 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS