Mike Trout's $430M contract: Comparing tax bills for California, New Jersey vs. no-income-tax states
Let's take a look at the different potential tax bills the star center fielder can expect, depending on his state of residency.
Is the earned income tax credit the solution to helping Americans out of poverty?
Newark Mayor proposes universal basic income
Tuition-free college not quite the deal Democrats expect
As the renowned Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises noted, government action often produces unintended consequences that result in problems greater than the ones the actions were meant to solve.
NCAA March Madness to cost employers $13.3B in lost productivity, firm says
The rise of streaming services has made it easier than ever for workers to sneak a peek at the NCAA tournament during office hours.
Breach of trust: Business owners deal with worker thefts
After Suelyn Farel got an email alert that someone had downloaded her entire customer database, she learned that two former employees had conspired to steal from her beauty products company.
UFC, Dana White sign 7-year contract extension
White has served as UFC’s top executive since 2001, overseeing its growth from niche attraction to mainstream sports property.
Canelo Álvarez, Mike Trout: The biggest sports contracts in history
MLB star Mike Trout and boxer Canelo Alvarez own the two biggest contracts ever.
NY report: Hiring by small businesses topped national pace
A new report says small businesses across New York state have increased employment slightly faster than the national pace.
Find out how your salary compares to more than 1,000 companies
A new Wall Street Journal chart shows workers where their pay stands among more than 1,380 companies.
JPMorgan Chase launches $350 million workforce initiative
The announcement builds on a prior $250 million commitment from the lender.
College admissions scandal: SAT tutor who makes $1,000 per hour says 'I am part of the problem'
It may not necessarily be a legal issue in all cases, but college admissions favor the wealthy, and always have.
Teen makes $200K playing ‘Fortnite’
The big business of video games
Time is just right for moving more Americans from welfare to work
Research shows that work requirements for welfare recipients who are able to work have powerful impacts on those receiving benefits, taxpayers and the economy.
U.S. economy, manufacturing and oil boom proving socialist naysayers wrong
The rebirth of the U.S. energy industry also reflects well on the fact that President Trump is making good on his promise to bring back manufacturing jobs and make America’s economy the envy of the world.
Eli Manning to become NFL's highest-earning player ever, despite recent struggles
If Manning does return as the Giants' starting quarterback, as widely expected, that $17 million haul would push his career earnings to more than $252 million
US now has more millionaires than Sweden has people
Capitalism vs. socialism
Vulnerable to attack: Businesses should boost cyber defenses
When cyberthieves attacked Empire Industries' computer network, technology manager Rich Shemanskis could see files in the process of being infected by malicious software.
Correction: Job Market-Workers Come Off the Sidelines story
In a story March 7 about strong hiring drawing more people into the workforce, The Associated Press erroneously reported that half of men outside the workforce in 2013 cited disability or illness and that that figure is now 10 percent.
College admissions cheating scandal prompts big reactions from Kaplan, Princeton Review, The College Board
The top U.S. test prep leaders said they are appalled and disturbed by the news.
5 Reasons You Should Work for a Small Business
It can be a smart move for your career, but maybe not for the reasons you think.