Learn how a maximum wage functions as a wage ceiling, and discover its impact on the economy with real-world examples. Explore this policy's pros, cons, and implications.

Why no one wants to work anymore. That has been a common headline for economic and labor articles since the pandemic and while I have done my best to read each of them, more than a few have slipped ...

The good news for higher earners is that not all income is subject to the Social Security tax; only income up to a specific ...

Why don’t we have a maximum wage? Asking that question is another way of asking why some people can rake in millions while others struggle to earn enough to eat. A maximum wage might be one way to ...

Nearly a decade after Portland passed a landmark law to rein in CEO pay, social movements should aim to replicate the city’s success across the country. President Donald Trump welcomes members of his ...

That shining beacon of retirement security, the maximum Social Security check, has reached new heights in 2025. If you truly max out Social Security in 2025, you'll receive $5,108 per month from the ...

In 2026, the maximum Social Security benefit is hitting a new high of $5,251. If your benefit is closer to the average of $2,071 each month, it’s easy to imagine that you’d be all set financially if ...