“Pay is personal.” It’s a mantra every manager in your organization should repeat when going into a pay conversation with an employee. There are aspects of pay that might be unrelated to work, and a manager should be prepared for anything. It’s exactly why being prepared with data and facts can turn pay conversations from emotional to meaningful. READ MORE
Pay raises will be stagnant in 2026 as companies 'reorient' to economic uncertainty
If you’re setting your sights on a big pay raise next year, you may want to temper your expectations.
Most employers plan to notch up salaries by an average of 3.4% in 2026 — on par with this year’s reported increases, according to a new survey from The Conference Board.
“Today’s labor market is one of reorientation, not retreat,” Mitchell Barnes, an economist at The Conference Board, told Yahoo Finance. “Employers anticipate steady compensation growth in 2026, but the underlying mix suggests some companies are scaling back, including signing and retention bonuses.” READ MORE
17 People Are Sharing The "Unknown" Jobs That Pay Unexpectedly Well
When one is looking for a high-paying job, others typically suggest career fields such as medicine, tech, finance, etc. However, there are many jobs out there that pay well without people realizing it... READ MORE
Discover the 10 College Majors with the Best Salary Potential After Graduation
Choosing a college major is a big decision, and while passion matters, so does having a paycheck to help pay off the student loans you take out along the way.
A 2025 analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows some fields can lead to starting salaries of $80,000 or more, while others offer steady career growth and lower unemployment.1 Whether you’re aiming for top dollar or a career you love, knowing your earning potential can help you make a smarter choice. READ MORE
Say-on-pay support stays steady and other lessons from the 2025 proxy season
With the 2025 North American proxy season now officially closed, emerging trends in executive compensation are offering valuable insights and shaping important considerations for boards going forward. Here, we explore some of these issues and ways boards and management teams can start to incorporate these into planning for next year’s shareholder meeting. READ MORE
Employers need to pay workers faster — or someone else will
For financially rattled U.S. workers, cash flow is king — which is why more employees are asking, or demanding, to get their wages paid as speedily as possible.
Take gig drivers for brands like Uber and Lyft. They’re telling their bosses that times are tough, and to stay on top of household financial obligations, they want their regular paychecks accelerated. READ MORE
Tesla CFO unloads more stock as CEO pay battle brews
While non-binding, “say on pay” votes — which the SEC mandates must be held every three years by public entities — serve as a barometer regarding shareholders’ views of executive compensation, and failing votes can provide a strong signal of such to leadership and the company’s board. As of June 26, only five companies in the S&P 500 saw failing say on pay votes, according to a recent post on the Harvard Law School’s Forum for Corporate Governance. READ MORE
10 Tech Certifications With The Biggest Salary Boosts In 2025
Just about everybody is looking for jobs with higher salaries these days. Some workers are launching side hustles for extra pay, others are jumping ship. But most are job hugging because job hoppers no longer get the big salary bump. Eva Chan, career expert at Resume Genius, says getting certified is one of the most accessible ways to advance your career without a big financial burden, and it opens doors for people who don’t have a four-year degree. A new analysis reveals the tech certifications that have the biggest salary boosts with average pay increases of $3,000 to $8,800 within a year of completion. READ MORE
Salary Payments in Stablecoins: The New Normal for Freelancers?
In the fast-paced world of freelancing, being paid in stablecoins is becoming more common. Now, more than 90% of crypto salary transactions are done in stablecoins. The immediate access to earnings and the protection against inflation are just two of the reasons people are leaning into this method of payment. This article will explore how stablecoin salaries are changing the game for freelancers.
Why Stablecoins?
Stablecoins, as you might know, are cryptocurrencies that keep their value by being pegged to assets, usually fiat currencies like the US dollar. This makes them more attractive to freelancers who face the volatility of traditional cryptocurrencies. The instant payment methods allow for almost immediate access to earnings. For those in countries facing inflation, stablecoins offer a way to protect purchasing power. Plus, they tend to be cheaper than using traditional banking services. READ MORE
Salary and Occupation
The median salary for full-time workers in the United States was $49,500, based on estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2024. However, salaries vary by occupation. The charts below shows the spread. READ MORE
DOL Sides with Morgan Stanley in Deferred Compensation Dispute
The U.S. Department of Labor has sided with Morgan Stanley and several FINRA arbitration decisions in a dispute over whether its deferred compensation program should be treated like a pension or a bonus and, if the latter, not be paid if a financial advisor leaves before the end of its vesting period.
In an opinion issued Tuesday, the DOL said Morgan Stanley’s deferred incentive compensation program “appears to be a bonus program,” so it qualifies for exemption under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and is not considered an “employee pension benefit plan.” The regulator reviewed the compensation program on Morgan Stanley’s request. READ MORE
Tesla: From Bear To Believer - A Deep Dive Into The $1T Compensation Plan
In my last article on Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), I turned bearish on the company, citing the massive deterioration in EV sales, coupled with a painfully slow revenue timeline from the Robotaxi and Optimus ventures, as the main pillars for my thesis. Furthermore, I noticed shares at an inflection point (see the chart from my previous article below), so I decided to sell my shares and move on, as I didn't see anything that could revive the sentiment. READ MORE
Larry Ellison overtakes Elon Musk as world's richest person
Larry Ellison has overtaken Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after shares in his software giant Oracle soared on Wednesday.
Ellison’s fortune was up $101 billion mid-morning after the company’s revenue forecasts for the next five years caused its market value to rise 44% to more than $959 billion. READ MORE
The ‘Perfect Salary’ Isn’t Enough To Buy a Home—Except in 2 States
Americans say they would be happy earning $74,000 a year on average, according to a new survey by Talker Research. But in today’s housing market, that “perfect salary” buys a median-priced home in just two states, according to an analysis of the report by Realtor.com®.
Even doubling that ideal salary to $148,000 wouldn’t buy you a house in every state, yet only 19% of survey respondents said they would need six figures to live comfortably. READ MORE
Despite Economic Jitters, Employers Plan to Dole Out 3.5% Raises Next Year
The labor market may be cooling, but employers are still planning on giving out above-average raises next year.
Businesses say they’re increasing their salary budgets by about 3.5% in 2026, according to several recent reports. That’s a slight uptick from the pre-pandemic norm of 3%. READ MORE
The Salary Needed To Afford California’s Largest Cities
Living in California’s biggest cities comes at a steep price — especially if comfort is the goal.
You’ll find 15 of the nation’s 75 most populous cities in the Golden State. Of those 15, even the least expensive requires an annual salary of more than $100,000 to earn a comfortable living. READ MORE
Battles over CEO pay across the globe
Tesla's board has proposed a historic $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, contingent on meeting ambitious performance milestones that emphasizes his role in transforming the company into a tech leader.
Earlier this year, Tesla (TSLA.O)
, opens new tabgranted CEO Elon Musk 96 million new shares valued at about $29 billion, reinforcing his leadership as he contends with a court ruling that voided his original, shareholder-disputed compensation package. READ MORE
NQDC Plans Remain Valuable Part of Executive Compensation
As a growing number of executives work well past traditional retirement age, 68% of surveyed benefits decisionmakers said they have offered nonqualified deferred compensation plans to retain executives, according to a recent report from retirement plan consultancy NFP Corp.
NFP, whose wealth business was recently acquired by Madison Dearborn Partners, found that 85% of surveyed executives said they could not afford to lose their best talent, and more than 90% of respondents said comprehensive executive benefits retain and attract talent. However, 20% of executives surveyed said economic uncertainty would impact the amount or kind of executive benefits that they offer. READ MORE
Congress targets college sports 'Wild West' as NIL compensation fight heats up
Some epic drama in the first two weeks of the college football season.
The defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes shut down the then-No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns at the goal line three times. Ohio State quickly curbed talk about the greatness of Texas quarterback Arch Manning. The Buckeyes are now the No. 1 team in the country. Especially after they shellacked Grambling State 70-0 in Week 2.
Florida State whipped Alabama. And we haven’t even talked about Bill Belichick’s coaching debut at North Carolina. READ MORE
Tesla proposes Elon Musk pay package that could make him the world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk, already the world’s richest person, could become the first trillionaire after the Tesla board unveiled a massive new pay package for its CEO to keep his focus on the troubled EV maker.
The package would grant him additional shares of Tesla stock if the company is able to grow far beyond its current value, with a market capitalization far greater than any company has ever approached. Musk’s previous pay package, which added significantly to his massive wealth, also laid out ambitious growth plans that once appeared to be a reach – but which Tesla proved able to reach easily. READ MORE