The Daily Money: Labor shortages could last years; Costco shopping tips

Good morning to you, Daily Money friends, it's Nathan wondering if the day after Labor Day truly means summer is over.

::checks weather app::

Nope, the high here is 86 degrees today. Carry on.

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💡 INSIGHT OF THE DAY: Labor shortages could begin to ease this fall. But experts say it could take two to three years for things to return to some semblance of normal. Which means longer waits for a table at the restaurant, longer lines at the grocery store and longer lead times for home renovation projects.

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Have a great week!

--@NathanBomey