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As America bakes in scorching heat, low-income people and communities of color are hardest hit; here’s why
Some have come to see access to air conditioning as both a public health and racial equity issue. Read more
Wage increases for changing jobs are shrinking; think twice before jumping ship
Even as employers keep hiring, wage increases for new hires don’t appear to be keeping pace, according to ADP. Read more
DoorDash, Uber and Grubhub are suing New York City over the minimum wage for delivery workers
A law set to take effect next week would cut demand for couriers and cut costs for businesses, they say. Read more
Nearly half of America’s tap water contains “forever chemicals,” or PFAS. Who is most at risk?
The study of “forever chemicals” in private and public water sources marks the urban areas of the Great Lakes, the East Coast and parts of California. Read more
What borrowers need to know now about Biden’s new plan to cancel student debt
After the Supreme Court struck down his debt relief plan, Biden said his administration is “moving as fast as we can” Read more
Don’t hold your breath waiting for rental car prices to drop – that’s why they’re so expensive
Flights are 5% more expensive than in May 2019 and hotels are up 15%, but that’s nothing compared to the 48% increase in rental car prices. what’s the deal Read more
5 essential money conversations to have before you get married
A survey on infidelity found that a surprising number of people lie about money to their partner. Here are 5 financial topics you should consider before you say “I do.” Read more
Should you buy a used EV? Here are 10 things you need to know before you take the leap.
Buying an electric car requires different thinking compared to gas cars. There are some additional considerations to ponder. Here’s what you need to know. Read more
