Most essential workers have seen pay increases during the pandemic — but many still don’t believe they’re getting a fair wage, and the Missouri attorney general is threatening to sue cities that help cover out-of-state abortion travel

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Most essential workers have seen a pay rise during the pandemic – but many still don’t believe they’re getting a fair wage
“Weak wage increases are one of the reasons for the Big Resignation,” said one expert. Continue reading
‘No way’: Missouri attorney general threatens to sue cities that help cover abortion travel abroad
The lawsuit loomed after Kansas City, Mo., passed legislation that could reimburse city employees for travel expenses. Continue reading
“It’s going to be an expensive trip”: I was invited to a wedding in New Orleans. I live in LA. Is it cheesy to ask the bride if I can bring a plus one?
“We don’t have many friends in common anymore, and the ones we do have are married, so I can’t share a hotel room with anyone.” Continue reading
‘This app will now be deleted!’ Are Period Tracking Apps Safe in a Post-Roe World?
Period-tracking apps are rushing to reconsider their privacy settings and warning users about court orders for information following the Supreme Court ruling. Read more
How electric truck buyers are hedging their bets
Customers who have reserved a Cybertruck, Rivian, Ford F-150 Lightning or Chevy Silverado EV make sure they get the first one to come by. Continue reading
ARMs are making a comeback – are they too risky for hopeful homebuyers?
Adjustable rate mortgages are convenient for some buyers and risky for others, and the line between them can be blurred. How to decide if an ARM is right for you. Continue reading
Borrowers nervous – will Biden cancel student debt or not? Here’s what’s up.
President Biden is the only person who can unilaterally forgive 43 million borrowers some of their $1.7 trillion collective debt. So what is he waiting for? Continue reading
Car quality is slipping: These are the brands with the most and the fewest complaints, a study finds
25 out of 33 brands had lower scores in JD Power’s Initial Quality Study this year. Continue reading
“It could be the difference between approval and rejection”: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion remove fully paid medical debt from credit reports. Will this help your credit score?
“The upside potential is huge,” said one credit expert. Continue reading
‘We need people on it for the long haul’: Abortion funds since Roe v. Wade raised more than $6 million
The National Network of Abortion Funds says it takes into account “both the reality that more people will need to travel and the increased cost of doing so.” Continue reading
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/most-essential-workers-have-seen-their-pay-increase-during-the-pandemic-but-many-still-dont-believe-theyre-being-paid-a-fair-wage-and-the-missouri-attorney-general-threatens-to-sue-cities-that-help-cover-out-of-state-abortion-travel-11657055038?rss=1&siteid=rss Most essential workers have seen pay increases during the pandemic — but many still don’t believe they’re getting a fair wage, and the Missouri attorney general is threatening to sue cities that help cover out-of-state abortion travel