Business Owners Face 2025 Minimum Wage Hikes—Here’s Where, and How Much

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  Here’s What Looming Tax Hikes Could Mean for Small-Business Owners

  The 20 percent Small Business Deduction has been the “single most beneficial tax deduction for small-business owners,” says one accountant.
  
  Inc. - 1d
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  Trump Treasury secretary nominee won’t support raising minimum wage

  Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee, said Thursday that he would not support raising the minimum wage. Bessent, if confirmed, would not have the authority to raise ...
  
  The Hill - 6d

• Scott Bessent believes federal minimum wage should not be increased

  Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick to serve as treasury secretary, told Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that the minimum wage is "more of a statewide" issue and that he believes there should ...
  
  NBC News - Jan. 16
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  Wildfires in L.A.: Where Small-Business Owners Can Find Aid, Even If Insurers Are Squeezed

  Despite insurers’ retrenchment in California, the onus is still on them to make their claimants whole, an insurance industry watchdog says.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 15

• ‘How can you fit your life in a car?’ After Pacific Palisades fire, Malibu business owners face a grim new reality

  When your neighborhood is destroyed by fire, what do you take with you? And how do you face the future?
  
  MarketWatch - Jan. 15

• How much does it cost to insure 1-ounce gold bars in 2025?

  Planning to add 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio? here's what you could pay to insure them this year.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 10
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  Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025

  Mortgage rates in 2025 are expected to remain above 6%, according to multiple industry forecasts.
  
  The Hill - Jan. 8
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  Another year of big wage hikes likely at big Japan firms, business lobby chair says

  Yahoo News - Jan. 7

• It's time to boost 401(k) plan contributions for 2025 — here's how much more you can save

  If you're feeling behind on retirement savings, you can make higher 401(k) plan deferrals and catch-up contributions for 2025. Here's what to know.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 3
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  How Business Owners Can Energize Their Teams and Hit Big Goals in 2025

  Ditch predictable plans and inspire your team with bold moves and honest conversations.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 3

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• Oil at 2-week low as Trump’s efforts to lower crude prices imply a boost in output

  Oil futures finished Thursday at their lowest in two weeks after President Donald Trump said he would ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil prices, implying that he would pressure major oil ...
  
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  U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday proved that words can be just as powerful as actions, after his promise to ask the Saudis and OPEC to lower the cost of oil led to a downturn in crude prices.
  
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  Judge halts Trump’s effort to end US citizenship at birth

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• Store closures hit highest level since pandemic — see who is shutting down the most locations

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