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Senate Democrats Push $25 Minimum Wage Plan
Senate Democrats moved June 25 to propose more than tripling the current federal minimum wage, introducing legislation that would raise it to $25 an hour over the next five years. The “Living Wage for All Act,” led by Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, would phase in the increase based on company size and eliminate the tipped minimum wage, underscoring an aggressive…
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7 Factors That Should Shape Every Job Interview Outfit
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Business casual is a safe choice for most interviews, but what to wear to an interview depends on the employer, industry, role, and work environment. In any context, the goal is to choose clothing that looks professional, polished, and appropriate for the position. Some workplaces expect business professional attire, while others are…
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Is College Worth It? Here Are the Majors That Pay Off.
A bachelor’s degree in any college major pays off in the long run. That’s the takeaway from an in-depth study of the financial return on college degrees over time. A report from the Postsecondary Commission, a college accreditation organization, found that the typical bachelor’s degree yielded a return of nearly $87,000 in the 15 years after students enrolled. The return…
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There’s a Reason Workers Are Now Applying to Jobs They’ve Never Done Before
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. The linear career path is quickly becoming outdated. Most candidates aren’t just looking for new jobs—they’re looking for a better life, even if that means switching to a field they’ve never worked in before. According to Monster’s Career Pivot Report, which surveyed over 1,000 U.S. workers, the majority of job seekers are…
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5 Ways to Offload Clutter Without Strangers in Your Yard
Look around your garage, your closets, that storage room you keep the door shut on. Odds are it’s packed with things you’ll never use again. And here’s what stops most of us from clearing it out: It’s all still worth something. Just not to us. Tossing it feels like throwing away money — and you might be surprised what some…
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6 Secret Sources of Retirement Income That Even Early Retirees Can Tap
Retiring early doesn’t just mean you spend fewer years of your life working. It also means you’ll spend more years in retirement. In other words, retirement lasts longer than it otherwise would. So, before you walk away from that paycheck, make sure you have a plan to finance those extra years of retirement. If you are too young to qualify…
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15 Certificate Programs That Lead to High-Paying Jobs in Under a Year
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Some of the best six-month certificate programs that pay well—both online and in-person—include medical coding, real estate, data analytics, HVAC technology, commercial driving, and emergency medical services. These programs can help you build in-demand skills, qualify for new roles, and potentially increase your earning potential without spending years earning a degree or…
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Kevin O’Leary Says Bitcoin Could Hit $200,000. I Was a Stockbroker in the 1987 Crash — Here’s the Asset I’d Buy Instead
Money Talks News may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Our editorial team independently selects all products. Compensation does not influence our recommendations. Kevin O’Leary has a new pitch: all you really need to own is Bitcoin and Ethereum, and he thinks Bitcoin is headed to $150,000 — maybe $200,000 (1). Forgive me if I don’t…
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How to Decline a Job Offer You Already Accepted (With Exactly What to Say)
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. If you need to back out of an accepted job offer due to another opportunity, personal circumstances, or concerns about long-term fit, the key is to act quickly, communicate directly, and remain professional from start to finish. In this guide, you’ll learn how to decline a job offer you already accepted, including…
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Here Are 25 High-Paying Jobs for College Grads, Including Arts Majors
College graduates face a daunting job market. The unemployment rate is higher for new graduates than for other workers. Many students harbor unrealistic hopes for how much they will earn. But high-salary jobs are out there, and not just for business majors. In a recent report, the job-seeker website Resume Genius found high-paying fields across three broad categories of college…
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