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The Budget Roller Coaster

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Freelancers face irregular income, a lack of employer-supported benefits, such as a retirement plan and health insurance, and shouldering the full federal income tax burden. All these factors can make budgeting challenging because freelancers sometimes don’t know how much they’ll earn in a certain time frame.

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Health Insurance Premiums Jump 7%, Intensifying Financial Strain On Workers

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According to the latest KFF annual survey , employer health insurance premiums rose by 7% for the second consecutive year, marking a growth rate not seen in over a decade. Looking ahead, health insurance costs are expected to rise again in 2025, driven by multiyear contracts that lock in prices for health services.

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Do I Really Need a Budget to Manage My Money?

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Have you tried to set up a budget to manage your money in the past but just felt frustrated and hopeless? Budgeting often brings up images of someone diligently entering numbers on a spreadsheet and trying to get the math to come out right. Experts will tell people with irregular incomes to budget for their lowest earning month.

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U.K. Minister Slams Four-Day Workweek, Says “We Are Not Living In The 1970s”

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PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote responded by arguing that the opposition to a four-day week was purely ideological, pointing out that the scheme offers both health benefits and financial advantages for employers. However, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, the proposal has been sidelined.

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CEO’s Murder Highlights Growing Risks For Leaders In The Future Of Work

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The apparent ripple effects from the murder Thompson, a highly paid, influential CEO, have moved well beyond the health insurance sector and could have lasting implications for the future of work and corporate behavior. While the man-hunt for the suspect has ended, the impact of his actions is still looming large in boardrooms.

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Eat Better on a Budget

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Listen to this week’s episode of the rich & Regular podcast about how to eat better on a budget, and keep reading below for some ways to get the most out of your food spending. . The post Eat Better on a Budget appeared first on SUCCESS. Put your kitchen to work. Give it a try: balancing daily nourishment with fun in the kitchen.

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US Forest Service Budget Cuts to Result in Widespread Layoffs and Disruption of Critical Environmental Work

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In a significant blow to environmental stewardship, the US Forest Service has announced it will not hire seasonal staff for the next fiscal year due to a looming budget cut of approximately half a billion dollars.

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