Wages and Benefits

8+ hour, 37+ min ago   (242+ words) The Department of Veterans Affairs reduced the home loan interest rate under a program benefitting Native American veterans and service members. The VA's Native American Direct Loans, NADL, program rate was reduced from 2.50% to 2.47%. The department said Tuesday that the…...

13+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1303+ words) Settling into your retirement is a dream for many, but knowing exactly how much you need can be a lot trickier. Some Americans think they need $1.46 million — that’s according to Northwestern Mutual (1). Meanwhile, Schroders places that number at a slightly…...

12+ hour, 40+ min ago   (182+ words) Entry-level support staff at Montcalm Community College will now earn at least $21.25 per hour following a series of wage increases that have raised the college's starting pay for those positions by 43.3% in less than two and a half years. The…...

9+ hour, 37+ min ago   (187+ words) Published Oct 10, 2026 10:00 AM EDT The Daily Brief wraps up the biggest stories and our exclusive reporting on the auto industry and car culture. YouTuber Mr Hewes is familiar with those large-scale applications. Hewes specializes in bringing vintage agricultural and military…...

11+ hour, 32+ min ago   (408+ words) Veterans and their families could receive higher federal benefits in 2027, with disability compensation expected to increase and burial reimbursements already adjusted. Some recipients could see nearly $1,800 more annually, depending on their disability rating and family circumstances. The changes come as…...

12+ hour, 45+ min ago   (255+ words) THE 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade (1102Bde) has strengthened efforts to promote financial literacy among its personnel through a banking information drive conducted by City Savings Bank at Camp AKA in Barangay Bual, Luuk, Sulu, officials said Saturday, October 10, 2026. The activity, held on…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (407+ words) BIG name eateries including Texas Roadhouse and Olive Garden are slated to roll out a brand new $17.73 rule next year. The minimum wage regulations will affect food service workers in a key state, boosting how much money they get to…...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago   (73+ words) Wichita Eagle Allstate Insurance released its 18th annual “America’s Best Drivers Report,” ranking the 200 largest U.S. cities by collision risk. Wichita landed at No. 37 — a notable climb from the previous year — while three other Kansas cities placed even higher. FULL…...

22+ hour, 11+ min ago   (244+ words) Ripley Pierotti is a Reporter for NBC5 News. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Ripley graduated from Southern Oregon University with a degree in Communications and a certificate in Documentary Film. In her time at SOU, she acted as Community…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (775+ words) Sen. Vince Borja speaks on his bill to establish incentive pay for Guam Department of Education employees during session at the Guam Legislature on Oct. 7, 2026. Senators resumed regular session Wednesday afternoon and advanced to the voting file bills to set…...