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Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide
Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she's going to make on a daily basis is a constant source of stress.
"For every good day, there's three bad days," said Nichols, who has been in the service industry ... (full story)
Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters remain largely divided over whether they prefer Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris to handle key economic issues, although Harris earns slightly better marks on elements such as taxes for the middle class, according to a new poll.
A majority of registered voters in the survey by The ... (full story)
Studying a company
Q: A company I'm interested in seems attractively priced. What should I learn about it before investing in it? -- P.T., Exeter, New Hampshire
A: The more you know about the company, the better decisions you'll likely make about it. Here are some things to check out:
First, make sure that it's not a penny stock (with shares t ... (full story)
US adds 254,000 jobs, unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of sturdy labor market
WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy.
Last month's gain was far more than economists had expected, and it was up sharply from the 1 ... (full story)
For migrant women who land in Colorado looking for jobs, a common answer emerges: No
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — East Colfax Avenue was the best place to find a job. That's what everyone told Sofia Roca.
Never mind the open drug use, the sex workers or the groups of other migrant women marching the sidewalks soliciting work at the very same Mexican restaurants and bakeries.
On East Colfax in Aurora, Colorado, ... (full story)