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Americans’ belief in the necessity of a college degree has dropped sharply over the past decade. Only about one in three U.S. adults now say higher education is "very important," down from three-quarters in 2010, according to a new Gallup poll.
Yet Census Bureau data shows that college still pays off in significant ways, with median earnings for degree holders nearly double those of high school graduates. READ MORE
Today, Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will rise to more than $50,000. The increase, which goes into effect in early October, applies to all full-time and part-time hourly positions in the U.S., affecting thousands of employees across the nation and helping to fuel the growth of the American economy and create job opportunities that strengthen the communities the company serves. READ MORE
As the first female CEO of FOX News, Suzanne Scott is thought to take home seven figures as the senior face of the broadcasting company.
Fox News, which is currently under fire from President Trump, began in 1996 with Scott joining at the very beginning. Rising through the ranks, Suzanne took over as the network's CEO from late Roger Ailes in 2018. Ailes resigned in 2016 amid sexual harassment allegations. READ MORE
The basic objectives of executive compensation have been the same since the rise of large companies in the late 19th century: provide strong incentives to increase shareholder value, retain key talent and limit shareholder cost. What’s changed over time is the dominant approach to achieving these objectives. In the first half of the 20th century, companies relied heavily on fixed sharing to achieve the three objectives. Since then, public companies have shifted their focus from fixed sharing to competitive pay in the labor market. READ MORE
Tesla's $1 trillion pay deal for Elon Musk has triggered the same skepticism that greeted his ambitious 2018 pay deal, tech investor Eric Schiffer has said.
In a wide-ranging interview with Business Insider, the CEO of private-equity firm the Patriarch Organization said Musk's previous deal also tied a "mammoth" payout to extremely challenging goals. READ MORE
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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