cost of living

A Family Of 4 Needs To Make $77,069 A Year To Get By In San Francisco?

A Family Of 4 Needs To Make $77,069 A Year To Get By In San Francisco?

According to a new study cited by the San Francisco Chronicle, a family of 4 needs to make $77,069 in order to “get by” in San Francisco.

Huggies Diapers, Scott Toilet Paper, Will Soon Be More Expensive

Huggies Diapers, Scott Toilet Paper, Will Soon Be More Expensive

Consumer goods manufacturer Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was raising prices on a variety of products from Huggies diapers to Scott and Cottonelle bathroom tissue.

Basic Costs Have Increased Dramatically In The Last Decade

Basic Costs Have Increased Dramatically In The Last Decade

The Center for American Progress has a article explaining how costs have risen since the last minimum wage increase. According to their numbers, “dinner” has gone up 39.72%, electricity is up 25.02%, and gasoline up 135.20%.

Minimum Wage Rates Across The Country

Minimum Wage Rates Across The Country

With all this talk about the new minimum wage we thought we’d take a look at the state minimum wage rates from across the country.