There are always those surprise expenses that come through and take it all away, like a flat tire, a plumbing issue, or a dental filling. When does it stop? We decided to speak to a financial expert about some moves people can make in light of the fact that minimum wage won’t be increasing.

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(New York Times) — Gov. David A. Paterson signed into law some of the nation’s strongest protections against wage theft on Monday, after months of lobbying by immigrants’ advocates and labor unions that said New York lagged behind other states on the issue.  The law, which takes effect in April, will quadruple the penalties for employers […]

(Crain’s) — A dispute over wages that derailed the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx late last year is set to spread citywide: A bill to be introduced in the City Council on Tuesday would mandate wages of at least $10 an hour, plus benefits, for all jobs created by city-subsidized projects slated, […]