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Workers in 4 states are up for a raise. This map shows the minimum wage in every state.
Most states' minimum wages are above the federal level of $7.25. Some are voting to hike pay even m…
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff
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When the wage gap between me and my husband grew, I quit my job to work part-time. I realized my non-monetary contributions have value, too.
When my husband started making 3 times more than I did, I worried I wasn't contributing enough to o…
Amanda Garland
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Leaving Los Angeles: Why the film industry is ditching Hollywood
The share of productions being shot in Los Angeles is on the decline. That's allowing entertainment…
Lucia Moses
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Retiree spending helped thwart a US recession. But boomers are losing a key financial advantage.
Spending among retired consumers is slowing down amid weaker boosts to Social Security incomes, Ban…
Filip De Mott
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Americans are quitting their jobs at the lowest rate in years. It's making it harder to get raises and promotions.
A hiring slowdown is preventing workers from quitting their jobs for raises and promotions.
Jacob Zinkula,Andy Kiersz
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The more money you have, the more money it takes to feel happier, new research says
New research suggests that as you move up the income ladder, it takes exponentially more money to g…
Juliana Kaplan
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A national shortage of construction workers is driving high home prices. The industry is struggling to fill the gap.
A major shortage of construction workers is bad news for homebuyers and infrastructure projects.
Eliza Relman,Madison Hoff
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China's $114 billion stimulus package immediately boosted its stock market. But can it last?
China's $114 billion stimulus has some investors excited, but it's lacking support for the country'…
Dan DeFrancesco
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2 under-the-radar recession signals are flashing red this month, research firm says
BCA's Peter Berezin said that low-key data points in the labor market are clouding the view that th…
Kelly Cloonan
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More and more Gen Zers are struggling to stay in work or school. With $350 monthly, a New Orleans guaranteed income program hoped to change that.
New Orleans gave 125 young people $350 a month, no strings attached. Participants used the money to…
Allie Kelly
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Washington, DC, is the best place in the US for pay and good jobs. See the other top states.
A flood of workers have moved south in recent years, but many southern states offer lower wages and…
Juliana Kaplan,Eliza Relman
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Why Black men's job situation is worse than it looks
Black men are still working at a considerably lower rate than white, Asian, and Hispanic men, despi…
Jacob Zinkula,Madison Hoff
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Social Security won't save you
Baby boomers who struggled to save for retirement say that relying on Social Security doesn't cut i…
Juliana Kaplan,Noah Sheidlowe…
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Birmingham gave single mothers $375 monthly for a year, no strings attached. Participants felt more financially stable, but 'losing the money hurt.'
An Alabama guaranteed basic income program gave single mothers $375 a month for a year. Participant…
Allie Kelly
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Americans who locked in a job, home, and stocks are thriving. Everyone else missed out on their ticket to wealth.
Americans who locked up jobs, homes, and stocks a few years ago have seen their wealth balloon. Eve…
Jacob Zinkula,Madison Hoff
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Voters blamed Biden for high inflation. Kamala Harris could get a pass.
Americans aren't blaming Kamala Harris for inflation as much as they did President Joe Biden, polls…
Jacob Zinkula
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Meet a boomer living off of $2,700 a month in retirement who plans on moving abroad for cheaper living and political stability
Dee, 71, dealt with a wage gap for years. Now she has minimal savings, and wants a cheaper cost of …
Juliana Kaplan
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Minimum wage workers in 22 states will get a raise at the start of 2024. Here's every state hiking their pay.
Minimum wage workers in New York, Ohio, Maine, and many other states will see pay increases on Janu…
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff
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Spouses mostly women — could inherit $9 trillion from their partners in the next 25 years
Some of this money could go toward women's causes. But not all women can inherit from their husband…