States are guided by the federal minimum wage, which is set by the U.S. Congress at $7.25 per hour. States can raise that wage to whatever they choose but they are constrained to at least give the ...

If your paycheck just got smaller due to someone garnishing your wages, it can be devastating to your budget. Creditors — and the federal government — may have the right to take money straight ...

Massachusetts is the top-paying state, the report noted, with the average salary there coming in at $80,330. But New York ...

In some cases, however, you may find this security jeopardized through a process known as wage garnishment, a court order requiring your employer to withhold money from your pay to satisfy a creditor.