Inflation

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The Hidden Price of the AI Boom Is Now Showing Up in Inflation

The AI data center buildout pushed memory prices up 90% and electricity 36% since 2020, and it is now showing up in inflation. Here is what it means for jobs.

June 11, 2026Read Article

News

US Inflation Climbs to 4.2% in May and Your Paycheck Is Paying the Price

US inflation hit 4.2% in May 2026, a three-year high driven by energy costs. Here is what it means for your real wages, raises, and what to do right now.

June 11, 2026Read Article

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Salary

It Will Take 200 Years for the Average Worker to Match Annual CEO Pay

It takes 200 years for a median worker to match one year of CEO pay at half of S&P 500 firms. See how the gap is measured and grow your pay faster.

May 29, 2026Read Article

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Salary

Why Salaried Workers Are Getting Bigger Raises Than Hourly Workers in 2026

BLS data shows wages rose 3.4 percent over the year to March 2026 while real pay fell 0.3 percent. See why salaried roles pull ahead and what to do.

May 29, 2026Read Article

News

UK Job Vacancies Hit Five-Year Low in 2026 as 711,000 Openings Signal End of Hiring Boom

UK vacancies fell to 711,000 in Jan-Mar 2026, the lowest since spring 2021. ONS data shows 14 of 18 sectors shrinking. Here's what UK workers should do next.

May 19, 2026Read Article

Career

20% of New Grads Feel Overqualified in 2026: Why Entry-Level Jobs Stopped Making Sense

20% of recent grads say they're overqualified for their jobs and only 26% feel on their ideal path. Here's what's driving the mismatch and how to reposition.

April 24, 2026Read Article

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