According to fresh data from Indeed’s Hiring Lab, hourly wages went up 1.7% in the past year. And salaried wages went up 2.9%. Neither is keeping pace with inflation.

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Washington has the highest hourly mean wage for dental hygienists in the U.S., and remains on top when adjusted for cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, said the war in Iran dashed expectations for three interest rate cuts in early 2026. That means some borrowers will have to work hard to find better ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Babysitting rates have risen 4.9% in the past year, dramatically outpacing inflation, according to Urban Sitter. If you’re looking for a sitter, you can expect to pay between $19 ...

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The 4% guideline is a frequently cited rule of thumb for retirement spending. And it is a decent starting point for assessing the adequacy of your retirement nest egg. But it’s a blunt instrument: ...

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