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South Florida Tops WalletHub List of 10 Best Cities to Start a Business
Gemini / Google Two South Florida cities are among the 10 best to start your own business in, according to a recently released report by WalletHub. The personal finance company published its list of the best large cities to start a business in on April 20, and Florida dominated the upper rankings. Of the 10 top spots, six were in…
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Inflation Is Draining Older Workers’ Savings — and Upending Retirement Plans
StockLite / Shutterstock.com Retirement is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as economic pressures reshape expectations for later life. The Retirement Reality Check Report from LiveCareer, based on a survey of 878 U.S. workers aged 50 and older, highlights how rising costs and financial volatility are altering how people prepare for life after full-time work and address the complexities of retirement…
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How Do I Respectfully Ask for the Raise I Was Promised? Ask Johnny
Gemini / Google Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your workplace questions each week for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of SHRM, the world’s largest trade association of human resources professionals, and author of “Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.” Question: I was given extra responsibilities with the understanding that I would receive a…
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Here’s How Today’s Workers Offset the Rise of AI and Heavy Screen Time
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Technology continues to reshape the workplace, but many professionals are finding that balance, not a fully digital workplace, is the secret to doing their best work. The Analog at Work Pulse Report from FlexJobs, based on a survey of over 4,400 workers, explores how employees are navigating technology, AI, and traditional work habits as digital tools…
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7 Refunds You’re Probably Owed Right Now (and How to Claim Each One)
Johnson / Money Talks News Here’s a number that should make you both furious and curious: approximately 1 in 7 people in the U.S. have unclaimed cash or property waiting to be claimed, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA). That’s not a typo: 1 in 7. And it gets worse. In fiscal year 2024, states returned…
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Half of U.S. Workers Now Use AI at Work — 5 Moves to Make Before You’re the One Replaced
Johnson / Money Talks News The artificial intelligence split is here — and it’s already showing up in paychecks. If you still think AI at work is tomorrow’s problem, you haven’t looked at the numbers. A new Gallup Workforce survey of over 23,000 U.S. employees, conducted in February 2026, found that roughly half of American workers now use AI on…
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IRS Finalizes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Rules Days Before April 15
USA TODAY Network / Reuters Just days before the April 15 tax deadline, the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations and clarifications for jobs and situations that qualify for the so-called “no tax on tips” deduction. A preliminary list issued in September gave tax filers some earlier guidance on “no tax on tips” occupations. The list is a long one…
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9 Free Career Aptitude Tests to Help You Find a Fulfilling Job
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com If you’re entering the job market for the first time or considering a new direction, taking a career aptitude test is a smart way to explore your options and find a profession that suits you. These tests are invaluable because they cut through the noise and directly match your skills, interests, and personality with potential job roles.…
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Over Half of Americans Now Need a Side Hustle Just to Survive in 2026
antoniodiaz / Shutterstock.com Side hustles are no longer optional for many of us. In fact, 53% of Americans with side hustles say they’d struggle to cover essential expenses without the extra income. In The Penny Hoarder’s 2026 survey, we dove into the side hustle culture and discovered most are just trying to keep up with creeping inflation. Three in four…
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Want to Rent Your Home for World Cup? Airbnb Tracker Estimates Profit
Gemini / Google Summer is right around the corner, and with it the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Matches will kick off in June and run for more than a month across North America. Four dozen teams will compete in 104 matches in 16 cities. Eight matches will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, known as the “Atlanta stadium” during the tournament.…
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