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I offered our best part-time worker a full-time job with a raise and benefits, but she said no because she would lose her food stamps. What now?

An employee's refusal to take a better job offer may seem baffling at first, but her stems from the very real fear of losing federal benefits.
November 21, 2025 Alex Summers

My boss refuses to even give out cost-of-living increases. Isn't that illegal?

Inflation makes everything cost more—rent, groceries, gas. A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps workers keep up. But what if your boss refuses? Is that just unfair, or could it actually be illegal? Let’s dive into the facts.
September 24, 2025 Jesse Singer
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5 Tips For Negotiating A Raise At Work

Negotiation is as much of an art as it is a science. These five tips can help you polish your negotiating skills and get you the pay you deserve. 
June 6, 2023 Eul Basa
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Parents Share What Annoys Them About How Other People Raise Their Kids

There is no perfect, fool-proof way to raise children, but certain parenting strategies are definitely less effective than others.
November 21, 2019 Eul Basa