(NEXSTAR) — There’s a new effort in Congress to take the federal minimum wage to a level it has never been before: $25 an hour. If it were to pass, it would be the first time the federal rate has ...

Senate Democrats moved June 25 to propose more than tripling the current federal minimum wage, introducing legislation that would raise it to $25 an hour over the next five years. The "Living Wage for ...

To learn more about the CNBC CFO Council, visit cnbccouncils.com/cfo Last week, Oklahoma voters rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state's minimum ...

When opening a business checking account, it's important to consider monthly maintenance fees and minimum deposit and balance requirements. If you're looking to avoid fees, CNBC Select rounded up the ...

With a background in education and a fascination with finance, Emily Batdorf writes approachable content for consumers who want to deepen their understanding of personal finance topics. She loves ...

If you’re paying a monthly fee for your checking account, you’re losing money you could be holding onto. There are plenty of checking accounts out there that don’t charge monthly fees, or that make it ...