On paper, the average hourly wage Americans have earned has steadily climbed over the past year, from $30.76 to $32.36. But when inflation is taken into account, that increase seems to evaporate. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans have effectively experienced a 12-month pay cut of $0.31 per hour. Combined with a […]
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