Columbus, OH

New Jersey State

Upworthy

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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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Michigan City, IN

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The Bendr Daily

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A correctional officer at Indiana State Prison has been charged with attempting to smuggle contraband into the facility, claiming the items were baked goods. Lowreatha Roberts, 56, of Michigan City, faces a Level 6 felony charge of official misconduct and a misdemeanor charge of trafficking with an inmate in La Porte Superior Court 2.

Correctional Officer Caught Smuggling Tobacco Disguised as Treats

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. This summer is expected to be “warm, hot and muggy” for most of the nation, according to the 2024 Farmer’s Almanac. That means now is a good time to figure out how to lower your electric bill costs to stay cool.

25 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer

Georgia State

Marietta, GA

A massive grocery chain is now making closures in Georgia, leaving shoppers to explore other outlets and travel further for essentials. Walmart has announced it is set to close two more locations in the state of Georgia on July 12. The affected locations are the Walmart on Ashford Dunwoody Road...

A Massive Grocery Chain is Now Making Closures in Georgia

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

A massive US company is now cutting 2,000 jobs abroad, part of a plan to lower costs as the giant combats a major decline in demand. FedEx is planning to cut between 1,700 and 2,000 back-office jobs in Europe, in its latest push to cut costs as the parcel delivery giant combats a slump in freight demand.

A Massive US Company is Now Cutting 2,000 Jobs

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A Dime Saved

In the ever-changing landscape of employment, there are unconventional ways to earn money that often fly under the radar. These under-the-table jobs, also known as off-the-books jobs, offer individuals the opportunity to make a living through alternative means.

12 Under the Table Jobs Not Many People Know About

California State

Fast food outlets in California, US [quick service restaurants, or QSRs] have slashed almost 10,000 jobs in response to the state’s newly implemented $20 minimum wage. The figure was released by the Hoover Institution, a public policy think tank affiliated with Stanford University, Fox 5 News has reported. The...

QSRs cut 10,000 jobs owing to California’s $20 minimum wage law

FinanceBuzz

Is your dream career on the verge of extinction? Find out now with our list of 14 dying professions that you should avoid.

Outdated Occupations: 15 Dying Professions That Aren’t Worth Pursuing

81% of Americans say they dine out at least once a month and 31% dine out at least once a week. Consumers say inflation is affecting their tipping habits. Free loyalty clubs and discounted gift cards can help stretch your dollar when dining out. Consumers aren't sacrificing dining out, even...

Inflation isn’t stopping people from dining out, but consumers are getting savvy with spending

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Texas State

As you plan to retire, inflation may have you hoping to find a more affordable location. Consider these cities in Texas if you have a modest retirement budget.

5 Best Texas Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month

Iowa State

Davenport, IA

Fox Business

John Deere has announced another wave of layoffs Friday, telling around 610 production staff at plants in Illinois and Iowa that they will be out of a job by the end of the summer.

John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Daily Mail

Many Americans are moving from large coastal cities to smaller towns, with states like California losing significant populations. Cities and towns across the US are offering financial incentives

How seven US cities are offering residents up to $50,000 to move there

Washington, DC

Micheal Knight 

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Jane Yellen, the secretary of the Treasury who is 77 years, was spotted shopping for groceries accompanied by her husband who is an economist, George Akerlof at the Giant Food store in the district of Columbia. This sighting has emerged at a time when, she was making some terrible remarks on issues to do with inflation and rising food prices.

Superrich Janet Yellen Caught Grocery Shopping After Making Offhand Remarks About Skyrocketing Price

Oregon State

Tualatin, OR

A massive food company is now closing a plant in Oregon, resulting in the loss of more than 330 jobs according to sources. Campbell Soup said it is closing one plant and reducing the size of a second facility. It’s also investing $230 million through fiscal 2026 in newer, more...

Massive Food Company Is Now Closing A Plant in Oregon

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Understanding the Costs of Running a Convenience Store

Running a convenience store involves various expenses that must be managed to ensure profitability and sustainability. This article outlines the primary costs associated with operating a...

Understanding the Costs of Running a Convenience Store

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