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Membership in unions varies from state to state across the country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a report on union membership in 2023 that included a comparison of key economic factors....

The 10 States With the Most Union Members — How Do They Compare to States With the Fewest?

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Curious about the cost of renting? We've broken down the hourly earnings you'll need to comfortably tackle rent expenses in each state,

Here’s How Much You Need To Earn per Hour To Afford Rent in Every State

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While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest. Alaska ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to retire for the third year in a row, according to Bankrate’s study of the best states to retire in 2024.

The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S. No. 1 isn't California or New York

The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S.—No. 1 isn’t California or New York

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Public discourse about minimum wage and living wages has been ongoing for years, with people debating whether the government should mandate a minimum hourly pay for workers.  President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the first federal minimum wage law in 1938, setting the lowest wage a worker could be paid at 25 cents per hour. Nearly a century later, the federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr, holding steady since 2009, with people lobbying to raise it to at least $15/hr for over a decade. However, in addition to federal law, each state has its own laws, a handful of which establish a state minimum wage higher than $15, a handful of which don't have a set minimum wage at all and everything in between.Cost of living has also been a hot topic as inflation has squeezed everyone's wallets and certain cities and states have become utterly unaffordable, especially for people in low-wage jobs or who who are just starting out in their careers. So how do minimum wage and cost of living correlate state-by-state? Are there any sweet spots with a high(er) minimum wage and low(er) cost of living? 

6 states where the minimum wage and cost of living offer the best bang for your buck

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. You may have heard that the American middle class is shrinking — there's data to back it up. In 1971, 61% of Americans lived in middle-class households, according to a recent Pew Research Center...

Here’s how much money the average middle-class American household makes — how do you stack up?

According to the Pew Research Center, middle-class households are those earning between two-thirds to double the median household income in an area. The upper middle class refers to the top 20% of...

What Is the Median Income for the Upper Middle Class in 2024?

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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Inflation is easing, which means retirees should prepare for a lower COLA bump in 2025.

Here’s what your Social Security COLA bump could be in 2025

Indiana State

Over the last three decades, the rising cost of living has been weighing on Americans. The situation became even more dire in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Record-setting inflation rates in 2022 and stagnating or falling salaries during the same period have burdened U.S. residents. The size of the middle class shrunk by 10 percentage points between 1971 and 2023, while lower-income American households grew from 27% to 30%, according to Pew Research.

25 least expensive states to live in

Rupesh Parikh, Oppenheimer analyst, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss his read on Target, how the retailer can continue to win over consumers, and whether the consumer can return to discretionary spending.

Oppenheimer's Parikh on Target's Q2: Results are 'respectable' in the current environment

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The Social Security COLA increase is likely to be the lowest since 2021 as new reports showing inflationary pressure subsiding.

Social Security COLA Increase for 2025 Could Be the Lowest in Four Years

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Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is on the verge of doing something that hasn't happened in roughly three decades -- but it likely won't help retirees.

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Has Changed -- but a History-Making "Raise" Is Still Probable

New York City, NY

A recent survey conducted by MarketWatch discovered that almost half (49%) of Americans consider themselves to be "broke," with almost two-thirds feeling like they're living paycheck to paycheck. With...

5 Expensive Cities That Will Drain Your Savings, According to a Financial Planner

Considering retiring somewhere new? The city you choose can have a huge impact on your finances and well-being. According to research by U.S. News & World Report, your golden years could shine even brighter depending on where you decide to settle down. U.S. News gathered its data by assessing the...

50 Best U.S. Cities for Retirement, Ranked

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Nevada State

"Where is the best place to live?" It's an age-old question with an ever-evolving answer. Our values as consumers are always shifting, and in an increasingly digital age where working remotely isn't...

The 25 Fastest-Growing Cities in the US in 2024 and 2025 — and How Much It Costs To Live in Each

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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See how far $1,000 goes in every state—you lose $100 of spending power in 3 places

Just as each state in the U.S. has its own unique identity and culture, they also vary by cost of living. It's expensive to live in...

See how far $1,000 goes in every state—you lose $100 of spending power in 3 places

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