BofA Consumer Chief: Spending Surges Across All Groups
June card spending rose 6.3% year over year, with wage gains across all income groups. The latest bofa consumer chief...
Wages
On this Wages tag page, you will find three recent articles about pay trends, inflation risks, and merit pay. Learn how wage changes can impact your budget and savings.
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Housing Affordability Improving Wages Lift Mortgage Market
New housing data show wages growing faster than home prices, signaling improving affordability. Borrowers may see ste...
This Factory Severely Short Finds Relief with Flexible Shifts
A rural Georgia appliance plant combats a severe labor shortage by letting workers choose shifts through an app, easi...
Billionaire Mark Cuban Says $20 Minimum Wage Should Be Standard
As costs rise and profits climb, a growing chorus is pushing for a $20 minimum wage. The move could reshape hiring, i...
Labor Department Release Latest Jobs Data Sparks Markets
The Labor Department will unveil the latest jobs data on Thursday, offering a fresh read on June hiring, unemployment...
Median American Paycheck: $1,235 Weekly After Taxes
The headline figure shows a $1,235 weekly paycheck before deductions, but take-home pay sits closer to $850 after tax...
Americans Literally Getting Squeezed: Wages Lag, Vacations
A top economist says wage gains aren’t keeping up with inflation, leaving Americans literally getting squeezed as hou...
AI Boom Fueling Demand Skilled Trades Soar, Six-Figure Pay
The AI surge is lifting demand for hands-on workers like technicians, HVAC specialists, and electricians, with six-fi...
Wages Outpace Inflation: Does Everything Feel Expensive?
Wages have begun to catch up with the cost of living, but many households still feel the squeeze as housing, grocerie...
Something Will Cause Inflation This Year, Not Oil Prices
As 2026 unfolds, inflation isn’t powered by oil alone. This report explains why something will cause inflation throug...
Payroll Trend: Nearly Half Companies Ditching Merit
In 2026, almost half of employers are ditching merit pay for uniform, across-the-board raises, a shift that mirrors p...
Exclusive: Google Report Warns Only 5% Are AI Fluent
A Google-backed study finds only 40% of U.S. workers casually use AI at work, with just 5% AI fluent. The result: big...