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Million-dollar son charged in million-dollar scam that also embroiled NFL legend Brett Favre
Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. whose father was WWE’s “million dollar man”, has been charged with misappropriating millions meant to feed needy kids. Read More
Why can bosses seem so out of touch? The growing CEO-to-worker pay gap may offer a clue.
Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll Inc., drew backlash for her response to employees’ concerns about their bonuses. Read More
Americans are expecting a 6.7% wage hike this year: ADP report
Workers may be worried about layoffs, but they also can put stock in the fact they received an average 6.5% salary increase in 2022, according to ADP. Read More
They recruited IT staffers with the promise of a prestigious career. But there’s a catch — workers had to stay for two years or pay nearly $24,000
A new lawsuit against Smoothstack, a technology-focused staffing agency, is the latest to highlight the trade-offs of training repayment agreements. Read More
Mortgage rates increase for the first time in over a month. Here’s why.
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.39%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday. Read More
My husband and I have two children, and he has a daughter from a previous marriage. How much should I leave my stepdaughter in my will?
‘Over the years we have helped my stepdaughter and her daughter financially, and we are happy to do so.’ Read More
U.S. existing-home prices fall nearly 1% in March, the biggest drop in a decade
Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 4.44 million in March, the National Association of Realtors said. Read More
How does the banking crisis affect you? Here’s what to ask your financial adviser.
How your adviser responds to your needs right now is a good measure of whether they’re worth the fee. Read More
