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 Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2024, 12:22 pm EST This January, workers making minimum wage will notice their paychecks possibly getting a little larger. Minimum wage increases in 22 states and 43 cities/counties should boost the standard of living for workers at this end of the spectrum. By year-end, 25 states and 60 cities/counties will have raised […]

Vance Ginn– January 9, 2024 On January 1st, 22 states and 38 cities and counties raised their minimum wages, sparking some celebration for 10 million workers who get a pay hike, and many doubts for the rest. While this is perhaps a well-intentioned policy, intentions don’t indicate a policy’s effectiveness. Many economists argue that this decision will disadvantage

JPMorgan Chase / NOVEMBER 1, 2023 Living on minimum wage can be challenging, especially when trying to save money. Yet, putting money aside for emergencies and large expenses is one of the most critical pieces of creating financial well-being. A few thousand dollars in savings can protect you from going into debt or other consequences,

Aaron Morris / Nov 1 2023 Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert website has estimated that more than 300,000 workers on the lowest wages are being underpaid, after a number of firms were recently exposed for failing to compensate employees fairly. The national minimum wage is the minimum rate per hour that an employer can award a worker to

 Heather Morrison /  Nov. 01, 2023 The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. However, six states have their own minimum wage and will be paying at least $15 per hour for non-tipped employees starting in 2024.Overall, there are 15 states increasing minimum wage in 2024, which is lower than in 2023 when 25 states increased minimum