A six-figure salary used to be a sign that you’d made it. But anymore in Orange County, California. A single person living in Orange County earning $104,200 a year is now classified as “low income,” according to official state documents released by California’s Department of Housing and Community Development. The staggering new poverty line is … Read more
Skipping school may finally pay off. High school grads in Florida find a new passion — or path — after graduation instead of a four-year college or trade as…a customer service rep? The state passed law HB 1343, allowing Florida grads to meet licensure requirements to be an insurance customer representative right out of high … Read more
Lost sleep, a stepped-up heart rate and an upset stomach can all be symptoms of an upcoming performance review. That may help explain why, according to a Payscale survey, only ”43% of survey respondents have ever asked for a raise in their current field.” The problem: While it’s easy to hope that your work will be recognized … Read more
Mr. Miser has met his match. A new mom says her marriage “feels like it just blew up in my face” after discovering her husband had been secretly hiding tens of thousands of dollars — while insisting the couple tighten their budget and skip splurges like “$38 steaks.” The woman, 32, shared the financial bombshell … Read more
It’s no secret that being a public school teacher isn’t exactly known for being the most lucrative profession, so much so that it’s preventing many from buying houses and simply keeping up with rising costs. Perhaps no one knows this better than Kristen, a Florida middle school teacher who recently ranted about the topic in … Read more
That paycheck has a lot of zeros in it. Pilots’ paychecks vary depending on the airline they work for and the hours they’ve flown in a given year. According to an American Airlines captain’s paystub that was later shared on X (formerly Twitter), pilots’ earning potential is so high, it’ll cause most people to rethink … Read more
What’s yours…isn’t mine? Finances are always a tricky topic that people don’t often want to discuss. Yet, one would assume if anyone is going to reveal their yearly salary, it would be their spouse — well, not in this marriage. A frustrated wife took to Reddit to ask for advice on how to handle the … Read more
Big Apple, big paycheck. New York City singles need to earn a sizable $184,420 per year to live comfortably, new research has revealed. GOBankingRates analyzed data from the 2024 U.S. Census American Community Survey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other organizations to determine the annual salaries needed to enjoy life in America’s 50 biggest … Read more
Former NFL All-Pro defensive end Marcellus Wiley said his former ESPN colleague, Molly Qerim, abruptly left the Worldwide Leader because she wanted to make as much as other female talent, including Malika Andrews and Mina Kimes, as the host of the network’s No. 1 show. During a recent YouTube video entitled “Why Molly Qerim REALLY … Read more
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and star Kawhi Leonard are alleged to have circumvented the salary cap in a $28 million no-show marketing agreement bombshell. A former employee in the financial department of the Ballmer-backed Aspiration — which has since gone bankrupt — told Pablo Torre for his “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast that employees were … Read more
A fired-up Gen Zer has declared being paid fortnightly in Australia should be straight-up “banned” because she finds it difficult to manage her salary. Ren Adelina, 21, has amassed over 700,000 views on TikTok by declaring she’s unhappy with a fortnightly pay cycle. “Getting paid fortnightly needs to be genuinely banned,” she said. “One week … Read more
Annie Knight has revealed her staggering monthly income after sleeping with over 500 men in a single day. The 27-year-old X-rated content creator told news.com.au that she’s currently bringing in $300,000 monthly, equating to over $3.5 million yearly. However earning this much money is still relatively new to her, and she certainly never imagined making … Read more
A doctor has become an influencer and now makes more money on social media than her $300K physician salary — sharing educational videos online. Dr. Fran Haydanek, 37, graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017 and started working as an obstetrician-gynecologist – OB/GYN — earning $300K a year. In 2021, Dr. Fran … Read more
ESPN personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo was furious over having to do his segment in the hallway after the power went out on “First Take,” and he blamed the mishap on Stephen A. Smith’s salary. During Wednesday’s installment of “First Take,” Russo and co-host Molly Qerim used flashlights after she said “we lost power” at … Read more
She’s a mile-high roller. A Southwest Airlines flight attendant had viewers vowing to switch careers after she claimed she earned nearly $10,000 pre-deductions in a month while working the friendly skies. She detailed her enviable paycheck in a video with more than 10 million views on TikTok. “This was my gross pay,” gushed crew member … Read more
Being a breadwinner in the Big Apple can really bite. The big ballers, shot callers and finance bros of NYC making $100,000 each year are, in reality, making peanuts, according to a new report on how far the six-figure salary actually stretches in major U.S. cities in 2025. And in Gotham, there isn’t much give. … Read more
She’s not looking for Mr. Right. She’s looking for Mr. Money Bags. A woman’s sky-high checklist for a future hubby has gone viral after a man she matched with on Hinge shared her eyebrow-raising demands, which included a $300,000 salary, luxury tastes, chivalry and handling all birth control. Her shocked suitor took to Reddit to … Read more
Gen Z can no longer hop to the top. The days of jumping from role to role to boost salaries are over in the current job market, Fortune reports. According to new data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, workers who remained in their current jobs earned … Read more
Kenan Thompson had a message for those who were shocked to learn about the shocking starting salary at “Saturday Night Live” — pay your dues! Pete Davidson, 31, made headlines last week when he revealed that “SNL” comedians make around $3,000 per episode, joking that his first paycheck simply went to feeding himself. Thompson, 46, reacted … Read more
Stephen A. Smith will reportedly get more free reign to explore topics beyond sports with his new ESPN contract. While Smith and ESPN have not finalized a deal, the sports personality and the network are nearing a new contract worth $120 million for six years. With that massive deal, Smith will have the opportunity to … Read more