Unemployment claims are down, consumer confidence is up and U.S. jobless claims have fallen to the the lowest level since the pandemic began over a year ago.But these numbers aren't always good indicators of how Americans are faring during a period of financial difficulty. We discuss these indicators and what experts are expecting for a post-pandemic economy. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.