Nearly a quarter of households live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
The percentage of Americans just scraping by financially is rising as wage growth slows and inflation flares, Bank of America finds.
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The percentage of Americans just scraping by financially is rising as wage growth slows and inflation flares, Bank of America finds.
The average cost of a fast-food meal in the U.S. is now $11.56 in major cities across the U.S., according to LendingTree.
Minimum-wage workers in Florida will see a subtle increase in their paychecks in 2025.
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.
Workers in four battleground states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Labor advocates say that's a recipe for poverty.
Bank of America is hiking its base pay starting next month and plans to further lift the company's minimum wage in 2025.
Higher minimum wages will kick in on Jan. 1 in 22 states, lifting pay for about 9.9 million Americans, according to one estimate.
The coffee chain said it is increasing eligible employees' pay, with longer-tenured workers in line for bigger raises.
The minimum wage for tipped employees will go to $8.98 an hour this year
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Controversial new amendment could mean less pay for some workers.
Calling your retail clerk an "assistant store manager" has a surprisingly big payoff, new research finds.
Shoppers say they're seeing more and more tip requests in more unusual places
In the second increase under a 2020 constitutional amendment, Florida's minimum wage will go to $11 an hour on Sept. 30.
In order to entice workers to come to their stores and distribution centers, Target is increasing the minimum wage up to $24 an hour in markets where they face the fiercest competition for finding and hiring staff.
Minimum wage workers in Florida will get a voter-approved pay boost starting Thursday.
Florida's minimum wage will inch up to $8.65 on Jan. 1 before jumping to $10 on Sept. 30.
Florida voters on Tuesday voted to gradually boost the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour, while narrowly rejecting a proposal that would have overhauled the state's primary-election system.
Two state Republican leaders added their voices Monday in opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would gradually boost the minimum wage to $15 an hour in Florida.
McDonald's workers and community members across Florida will be striking on Thursday in an effort to get their wages raised to $15 an hour in addition to fighting for union rights.
It's a brand new year and that means there are new laws in effect across the Sunshine State.
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would gradually increase Florida's minimum wage to $15 an hour have topped the required number of valid petition signatures to get on the November 2020 ballot.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday questioned a proposal to increase Florida's minimum wage through the constitutional amendment process, warning about effects on the restaurant industry.
The Florida Supreme Court will not hold oral arguments on a proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the state's minimum wage, after it did not receive any briefs on the issue.
Amid a ballot drive to raise Florida's minimum wage, dozens of fast-food workers, airport employees and other people in low-wage jobs gathered Monday at the Capitol to call for an increase.
South Florida will experience another warm weekend with the potential of seeing record high temperatures.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Two people were killed in a crash on the Florida Turnpike in Davie early Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
South Florida will experience another warm weekend with the potential of seeing record high temperatures.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
Two people were killed in a crash on the Florida Turnpike in Davie early Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.