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How to Ask for a Raise: A Step-by-Step Guide for Any Job
A practical, step-by-step guide to preparing for, asking for and following up on a raise, including what to say and what to do if the answer is no.
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Florida's Minimum Wage Is Now $15 an Hour: What Workers and Tipped Employees Should Check on Their Next Paycheck
Florida's minimum wage rose to $15 an hour on September 30, 2026, the final step of a voter-approved plan, with tipped workers now owed at least $11.98 an hour in direct pay.
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Career
Private Employers Added 90,000 Jobs in September, Beating Forecasts, ADP Says: What It Means if You're Job Hunting
ADP's monthly report showed U.S. private employers added 90,000 jobs in September, more than economists expected, with health care and education leading the way.
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Investing
Bonds Had Their Roughest Month in Years and Stocks Slipped in September: What It Means for Your 401(k)
The 10-year Treasury yield posted its biggest monthly jump since 2022 in September, and the S&P 500 ended the month slightly lower, though stocks are still up for the year.
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Money
Fed's John Williams Says There Is 'No Need for Urgency' on the Next Rate Hike: What It Means for Savers and Borrowers
New York Fed President John Williams said one more rate increase may be appropriate late this year but that there is no need to rush, a message that matters for savings rates and loan costs.
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Job Openings Slip to 7.1 Million in August as Hiring Stays Slow: What Job Seekers Should Know
The Labor Department's JOLTS report showed job openings fell by 256,000 to about 7.1 million in August, while hiring, quitting and layoffs barely changed.
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Investing
The Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge Shows Prices Up 3.4% Over the Past Year as Spending Jumps in August
New government data show the PCE price index rose 3.4% from a year earlier in August, while consumer spending climbed 0.9% and the saving rate was 4.1%.
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Money
10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Its Highest Level Since 2007: What It Means for Mortgages and Savings
The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 5.25% on Sept. 28, its highest since 2007, which could keep mortgage rates high while giving savers better returns.
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Investing
Nvidia Announces a Record $150 Billion Buyback Increase: What a Buyback Means for Everyday Investors
Nvidia added $150 billion to its stock buyback plan on Sept. 28, a record, and the move matters to anyone who owns an S&P 500 index fund.
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Fed's Lisa Cook: AI May Be Squeezing Some Entry-Level Jobs and Adding to Inflation
In a Sept. 28 speech, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said recent college graduates are having a harder time landing first jobs and that AI spending may be adding to some costs.
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Money
7 Money Habits That Can Change Your Financial Future
Small, repeatable decisions matter more than big windfalls. These seven habits quietly separate people who build wealth from those who stay stuck.
Maya Okafor8 min read