The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 for 15 years. How the election may change that
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has fueled new questions as to whether it's time to raise the federal minimum wage.
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Family finances
Biden, Trump accuse each other of ruining Social Security, Medicare in first presidential debate
Social Security and Medicare are on the ballot in November. Here's what President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump
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How couples answer one question shows whether they communicate well about money, Cornell research finds
When it comes to financial issues, it helps for couples to talk it out. But new research from Cornell University
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Social Security Administration changes rules on rental, food assistance to expand access for low-income households
Supplemental Security Income benefits have not been updated in years. Several rule changes to take effect in September are aimed
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As the Dow nears 40,000, here’s what experts say you should do to prepare for a potential pullback
Amid the market runup, there are still looming uncertainties. Here's what experts say you should consider to keep your portfolio
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Economic forecast for 2024 calls for a ‘deferred landing.’ Here’s what that means for your investments
Efforts to bring down high inflation may make it so it takes longer for some consumers to see relief. But
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What is shrinkflation? Here’s why consumers may be getting less for their money
Everyone from President Joe Biden to Cookie Monster is taking a stand against shrinkflation. Here's what it is and how
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As late, missed payments rise, credit card borrowers face ‘consequences’ for falling behind, CFPB says
The CFPB finalized a rule to ban excessive credit card late fees, after finding that cardholders paid a record $130 billion in
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Why millionaires may have already hit their Social Security payroll tax limit for 2024
In 2024, up to $168,600 in earnings are subject to Social Security payroll taxes. Millionaires are set to hit that
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