Minimum-Wage Workers Getting Bump In Pay
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The federal minimum wage goes up 70 cents an hour on Thursday, to $6.55. Although only 2 percent of hourly earners are paid the federal minimum, it does indirectly affect many more workers. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Minimum-Wage Hike A Lift For Seniors, Too
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The federal minimum wage increases by 70 cents on Thursday to $6.55 an hour. About one quarter of the people who work for a minimum wage are teenagers, but most are adults like 63-year-old Shirley Golliday. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Hype Aside, How Bad Is The Economy?
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Adam Davidson, NPR business correspondent, and Paul Maeder, co-founder of Highland Capital, offer some perspective on the current economic landscape. How have gas prices, the housing market and Wall Street's highs and lows affected you this summer? » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us 
Understanding The Housing Bill
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Congress is expected to vote this week on legislation to address the home foreclosure crisis, and shore up mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Here, a look at what the bill would do. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Housing Bill For Regular Folk
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The housing bill doesn't just help out Fannie Mae and Freddie Macs; it could make a big difference for regular folks, too. Ron Lieber, who writes a column for The New York Times called "Your Money," talks about the incentives, rebates and credits in the bill. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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