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Nearly half of companies are turning to poor ‘peanut butter’ raises—following the same pattern of the 2008 recession, an expert says. And it could take years to recover

Even if you land a job in the current market, peanut butter raises mean you probably won’t get a sizable raise. One expert warns that pay budget increases were stuck at about 3% for a long time after the Great Recession.

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The top 3 affordable cities for retirement with low-cost, high-quality healthcare access

Award-winning hospitals, affordable healthcare and cost of living are the sweet spot for retirees

The Independent UK

In 2026, many employers are ditching merit-based pay bumps in favor of ‘peanut butter raises’

Bucking the trend of rewarding only top staffers, around 44% of companies are planning fixed pay bumps spread out evenly to all their employees—and it could help low-income workers.

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Employers are spreading raises like peanut butter – and workers are paying the price

These across-the-board raises to all employees versus individual performance-based raises are simply lazy

The Guardian - US

Starbucks’ CEO is ditching a merit system and giving all salaried staff a flat 2% pay raise instead

The coffee chain cited limiting costs during a turnaround effort as its reason for the modest pay bump.

Fortune

15 Side Gigs That Offer Great Pay for People Over 50

You can make $19 an hour (or more) working these 15 hustles.

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The Raise Needed To Afford a Home in Florida’s Most Popular Metros

You need at least $19,000 more.

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Is 2025 the Year Workers Will Return to the Office?

Managers want to cut back on remote work, but many employees value flexibility.

Kiplinger

10 of the highest-paying IT jobs right now

For continuous learners with problem solving skills, a career in IT can be rewarding.

Fortune

Woman Allegedly Rejected for VP Role In Tech Company For Not Wearing Make-up During Interview

A woman sparked a debate on social media after she was told that she didn't "put enough effort" into her appearance for a job interview.

International Business Times UK

Companies are ditching the standard 3% annual pay raise

Employers plan to increase their 2024 salary budget by an average of 3.8%.

Fortune

A recession could add more fuel to America's quiet quitting fire

Quiet quitting will likely stick around through 2023.

Fortune

80% of companies plan to give raises in 2023, according to a new survey

But 15% of employers are unsure whether they will offer raises, Payscale found.

Fortune

Your raise will probably be smaller this year—but you might get more than one

The bad news—neither will be as big as last year’s pay bump.

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Most workers are getting raises this year, survey finds

Inflation woes are upping the pressure for wage bumps.

Fortune

Recession be damned: Workers are still quitting—here are the jobs with the highest turnover rates

The Great Resignation may be fading, but workers are still quitting at higher-than-normal rates. And it turns out there are some jobs that are seeing an increasing number of workers handing in their two weeks notice.

Fortune

These 10 jobs are paying more money than ever, despite a looming recession

With a recession looming, many workers are looking for their next job to be recession-proof. But the top jobs on the list may surprise you.

Fortune

The end of Roe will spell financial disaster for many women

Abortion access "profoundly" affects women's financial lives by determining when and under what conditions they become mothers, research shows.

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25 Best College Majors for a Lucrative Career

One way to increase your chances of earning a good living is to pick a college major that prepares you to work in a field that pays well. Here are some of the best options and how you might expect to fare.

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