The Motherhood Gamble
While many mothers enjoy adequate support from fathers, the risk of financial hardship looms large if the partnership comes to an end.
The latest Economic Snapshot from the Economic Policy Institute:
The second part of a multi-stage hike in the federal minimum wage takes effect July 24, raising the wage from $5.85 to $6.55 per hour. But many states and the District of Columbia are a step ahead of the federal government when it comes to guaranteeing a fair wage. This week's Economic Snapshot illustrates which states have a higher-than-federal minimum wage.
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