salary
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“That’s very hard to build into a budget, give people the salary increases they need because of inflation—and run a profitable business.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The most widespread practice was that of the so-called "salary skimmers" -- lawmakers who take a cut of their employees' pay.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“We are debt-free, and he will get 80% of his salary when he retires.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The investigation was triggered by reports from podcaster Pablo Torre that Leonard’s sponsorship deal with Aspiration was to circumvent the salary cap.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
That boosted her pay to $3,800—nearly three times the average U.S. salary.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Vocabulary lists containing salary
Labor Day Lexicon: Words That Put You To Work
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Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Introductory
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Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - High School
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