The best way to fix Americans’ cost-of-living problem is to give workers bigger raises, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said last week. The problem: That solution looks broken, too. The US job ...

Jan. 1 will mark the beginning of another year and a new labor standard in California. The state's minimum wage is set to increase at the start of the year, going up 40 cents from $16.50 to $16.90, ...

California’s minimum wage will rise by 40 cents to $16.90 per hour when the calendar flips to 2026 as part of a legally mandated process set in motion nearly a decade ago. Several cities and counties ...

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Your chances of getting approved for a personal loan with a lower interest rate are a lot better if you have a good credit score. But even if you have fair or bad credit, there are options. Some ...

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Robinhood and Charles Schwab both offer commission-free trades of stocks and ETFs, along with fractional shares. But most investors will find more services to meet their needs at Schwab. Many, or all, ...

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Investors looking for stable dividends and long-term growth often turn to consumer staples and consumer discretionary stocks, especially those with household brand names and a proven track record.