Category: Paychecks & Work
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Selling Online? What the 1099-K Rules Say Now
The 2025 tax law restored the $20,000-and-200-transaction 1099-K threshold. What online sellers get in the mail now, and what they owe either way.
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Before You Sign a Severance Deal, Know These Rules
A severance agreement usually asks you to give up your right to sue. Federal law gives some workers time to consider and revoke. Here is what to know first.
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Your Teen’s First Paycheck: The Rules Employers Must Follow
A first summer job comes with real rules about hours, pay, and taxes. Here is what federal law requires for teen workers, and what parents should check.
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Employee or Contractor? Why the Label Changes Your Pay
Employee or independent contractor? The label decides who pays payroll tax, whether you get overtime, and where the federal rule stands in 2026.
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The Right Way to Check What Your Job Should Pay
Before your next raise conversation, look up what your job actually pays in your metro area using the government’s free BLS wage data. Here’s how.