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Washington, DC, is the best place in the US for pay and good jobs. See the other top states.

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:56

Tech Insider : Economy

Factory workers and UAW union members form a picket line outside the Ford Motor Co. Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky. — Factory workers and UAW union members form a picket line outside the Ford Motor Co. Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
Luke Sharrett/Getty Images

economy, Real Estate, finance, Cities, Workers, labor, labor-union

A Gen X dad who drives from Alabama to South Carolina every week for work explains why it's worth it for his career — despite the time away from family

Thu, 07/25/2024 - 12:54

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Jae Kim — Jae Kim commutes 350 miles every week from Alabama to South Carolina for work.
Courtesy of Jae Kim

economy, Careers, economy, real-estate, Commute, Jobs, Wages

Wages have outpaced inflation since 2020 but many consumers still feel burdened by prices

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 05:57

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A photo shows a woman in a grocery store in the fruit aisle. — Over a third of American workers say they live paycheck to paycheck.
SDI Productions/Getty Images

economy, finance, economy, Inflation, consumer, Wages

America is on the brink of an unemployment fiasco

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 05:41

Tech Insider : Economy

Photo illustration of a desk on a cliff's ledge. — Unless the Federal Reserve starts to cut interest rates, the recent increase in unemployment is going to get worse.
Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI

economy, Discourse, Careers, job, job-market, bi-illustration, bi-graphics

Costco's hourly workers are getting a raise — read the CEO's memo

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 09:38

A Costco warehouse in Wisconsin. — Costco's starting hourly wage for many positions is now $19.50.
Dominick Reuter/Business Insider

Retail, Careers, Costco, Wages, retail-workers

Gen Zers are relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad way past college

Sun, 07/07/2024 - 06:07

Tech Insider : Economy

Illustration of parents holding up a bridge for their child. — Parents are financially supporting their adult children well into their 20s. In a tough economy, Mom and Dad are the new safety net.
Rob Dobi for BI

economy, Real Estate, Parenting, Discourse, gen-z, Parents, adult-children

California put up its fast-food wage to $20. Its governor is adamant it's not causing employment to fall.

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 06:39

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics

Gavin Newsom — California raised its minimum wage for staff at quick-service restaurant chains to $20.
AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

economy, politics, California, ab-1228, gavin-newsom, fast-food, restaurants

As high-paying jobs become harder to get, more Americans are looking to Uber and Lyft for extra income

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft driver — New Bank of America Institute data reveals gig driving continues to get more popular.
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

economy, finance, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare

How much the typical worker makes at 19 retailers, from Amazon to Walmart

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 08:26

Packages of steaks at a Costco store — Costco pays better than any other major retailer.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Retail, Careers, Retail, Wages, minimum-wage, fight-for-15, partner-story

It's getting really hard to find a job that pays well

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 14:13

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Snail with a tie and briefcase — Science Photo Library/Getty, Neziha Kalı Ertuğrul/Getty, Yevgen Romanenko/Getty, Tyler Le/BI

economy, Markets, economy, Hiring, Jobs, job-market, job-market-outlook

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