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The ongoing struggle between employers and employees over remote work continues, with some employers threatening remote workers, while others offer more in-office benefits. We’ll see where it all comes out, but our tight job market currently gives workers—at least college-educated ones—the upper hand over employers. The Washington Post recently reported…

The Federal Reserve is expected to pause hiking interest rates at the conclusion of Wednesday’s meeting marking the end to 10 straight increases which have driven borrowing costs above 5% squeezing consumers and creating headwinds for the economy. Despite the pause, Americans are unlikely to see any relief according to…

Even though about 75% of financial professionals say workers should invest bonuses in their 401(k) plans, only 17% of employees do so, according to a recent survey by Empower.  Nonetheless, bonus amounts vary widely. When asked how much they received in bonus payments, 36% of respondents said less than $500,…

Disruptions at West Coast ports, particularly the major California hubs at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, and ongoing labor negotiations have raised concerns about supply chain woes hitting the U.S. economy during the peak shipping season. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest trade group representing American…

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