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Which States Have A Minimum Wage Of $15 Or More?
In the U.S., the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour since 2009. Many states, however, have a minimum wage that's higher. As of September 2024, 30 states, plus the…
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Minimum Wage At The Federal Vs. State Level
Did you know that minimum-wage jobs don't all pay the same? Depending on where you live, the hourly minimum wage can range from $7.25 (the federal minimum) to over $18 as of the…
Earning
Understanding The Difference Between A Startup And A Small Business
Whether you're looking to start a new business or simply enjoy reading up on the latest business news, chances are you've come across the phrases "startup" and "small business."…
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Labor Day: Its History And Why We Celebrate It
For many Americans, Labor Day is their last big hurrah of the summer. On the first Monday of September, with no work or school on the schedule, family and friends unite to enjoy…
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Understanding The Racial Wealth Gap In America
The current economy in the U.S. can be difficult to navigate. Between inflation, rising housing prices, and increasing household debt, it can be a struggle just to hold on, let…
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Here's How Many More Jobs Younger Generations Will Have In Their Lifetime
Retirement, 401(k) plans, and even health insurance all seem to be predicated on an increasingly antiquated notion of having a single career throughout your entire life. While…
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This Is The Most Money Ever Raised By An Election Campaign In A Single Day
July 21, 2024, saw the historic announcement that President Joe Biden would no longer run for a second term. Instead, President Biden endorsed his running mate, and current vice…
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Traffic Data Reveals New 9-To-5 Workday Reality
Work life simply hasn't been the same since the COVID-19 pandemic days. While some employees have been able to stay remote, or possibly hybrid, increasingly, companies are trying…
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Here's What The DOL's New Overtime Rule Really Means
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a new overtime rule that raised the minimum salary threshold required for a job to qualify as exempt from overtime. While this…
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Here's How Much Team USA Athletes Make For Winning Olympic Gold
With the Olympics in full swing, it seems like everyone's eyes are on Team USA. With a whopping 592 members of Team USA competing in Paris this year, chances are good that you've…
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The Economic Impact Of A Global Tech Outage
July 19, 2024, will go down in infamy as the day that Americans woke up to massive airline delays, canceled medical appointments, an inability to access banks or other financial…
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Why Don't All Jobs Pay Overtime?
Ever wonder why some jobs pay overtime while others don't? This isn't just a simple function of an employer choosing how it prefers to compensate its employees. Instead…