Economy

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In California, employers must give you time off to vote. Here’s how that works

In most cases, employees in the Golden State get up to two hours of paid time off to vote.

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Can you make money answering questions on HelpOwl?

Steer clear unless you will be satisfied with earning just a few pennies an hour for your time.

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Skipping Medicare drug coverage now can mean paying more later when you do sign up

You'll pay a penalty later if you skip Medicare drug coverage when you first sign up.

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Sharp Healthcare workers vote to authorize a five-day strike

Roughly 5,000 Sharp Healthcare workers approved a five-day strike Friday after discussions over a labor contract broke down.

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Americans moving to California tumble to historic lows

The 2023 inflow was also 11% below 2022 – the largest percentage-point dip in the past two decades.

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Would getting rid of, or significantly reducing, federal income taxes work?

Former President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of doing away with income taxes.

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Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021

Prices rose just 2.1% in September. That is barely above the Fed’s 2% inflation target and in line with readings in 2018, well before prices began surging after the pandemic recession.

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How to outsmart those job-hiring robots

How to increase your chances of making it past AI screeners and into an interview with a real, live human.

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Earn $200 or more per hour as an expert witness

most expert witness work is done behind the scenes long before cases go to trial. Here's how to land a gig.

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Why entrepreneurs should watch out for the ‘local maximum’

Judah Taub, author of "How to Move Up When the Only Way is Down," offers an interesting way to think about achievement based on his experiences in the military.

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An aging relative is spending her nest egg on round-the-clock care. What happens when the money runs out?

Not many people could pay for around-the-clock care for long, but your relative may be one of the exceptions.