as in salaries
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
almost half of her paycheck goes to child care and transportation expenses
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Recent Examples of paychecks
Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.
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Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
The human resources news site HR Dive reports that a group of workers are seeking $100 million in damages because their paychecks arrive bi-weekly instead of weekly in violation of New York state labor law.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
Boosting your contribution to max out deferrals can be easier earlier in the year because the higher percentage is spread across more paychecks.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent fears about potential payroll disruptions due to budget delays were quelled by Robinson's assurance that a budget will be passed before the 15th, ensuring employees receive their paychecks.
—Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
With more people prioritizing purpose over paychecks, organizations are realizing that clear communication about mission and values is essential for attracting and retaining talent.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The drama was what kept the show going and their paychecks rolling in.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
David Gorski said his mother had saved her paychecks to help the young couple begin their lives as husband and wife.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
Those funds — and the paychecks of thousands of federal employees — were all at stake with the imminent threat of a shutdown.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
The human resources news site HR Dive reports that a group of workers are seeking $100 million in damages because their paychecks arrive bi-weekly instead of weekly in violation of New York state labor law.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
Boosting your contribution to max out deferrals can be easier earlier in the year because the higher percentage is spread across more paychecks.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent fears about potential payroll disruptions due to budget delays were quelled by Robinson's assurance that a budget will be passed before the 15th, ensuring employees receive their paychecks.
—Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
With more people prioritizing purpose over paychecks, organizations are realizing that clear communication about mission and values is essential for attracting and retaining talent.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The drama was what kept the show going and their paychecks rolling in.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
David Gorski said his mother had saved her paychecks to help the young couple begin their lives as husband and wife.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
Those funds — and the paychecks of thousands of federal employees — were all at stake with the imminent threat of a shutdown.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paychecks
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But there is an AI skills gap, which is likely driving the demand and skyrocketing salaries.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Coaches Dan Lanning and Ryan Day are also among the best-compensated in the country, with salaries north of $8 million.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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The right-back still desires a fresh challenge, having wanted to leave during the summer, and getting his significant wages off the books would be beneficial.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Take, for example, a grocery store worker who makes $30,000 annually and a restaurant server making $10,000 in hourly wages and $20,000 in tips.Matthew Glowicki, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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The credit is a refundable credit for individuals who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments, also known as stimulus payments.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The payments depend on several factors, but the maximum payment is $1,400 per person, according to the federal agency.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Paychecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paychecks. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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