The minimum wage is up for revision in a lot of places and some are calling for the federal standard to be raised as well. It makes sense that someone’s pay should be proportionate to the difficulty and necessity of their work, but it’s also true that it should keep up with inflation. The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 an hour, though many cities and states […]
I’m sure we’ve all worked a job in customer service or retail at some point during our ascensions to the top. Pretty much entry-level stuff suitable for someone on break from school, picking up extra money while in school, or retired but still wanting to keep busy. None of these positions, save for upper-management in retail companies, offer wages that can sustain a comfortable lifestyle […]
Seems like the “legalization” talk has been becoming more and more prevalent nowadays, doesn’t it? We’ve got states taking some pretty progressive action in the realm of drug laws. Sure, we aren’t where a lot of the proponents would like, but we all have to admit that things are definitely changing. So what’s the big deal about all this? Why should marijuana and/or other “controlled […]
