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The Economics of a Migrant Nuclear Worker

Eight year ago I applied for a temporary job to earn some extra cash, today I have made a career out of working several of those temporary jobs.  Being a skilled migrant nuclear worker comes with many benefits and drawbacks that are difficult to weigh.  Striking a perfect balance is …

It all adds up

401K Match Left on the Table?

Many company retirement plans offer a 401K match, and allow employees to contribute anywhere from 1% of their pay up to 75% of their pay. The match is given every week that the employee contributes. There are two ways to miss out on the company 401K match, by not contributing …

The HSA Payroll Tax Deduction, Bad Idea?

If an employer provides an HSA and the employee contributes to the HSA through payroll deduction, then in addition to HSA contributions being tax deductible for federal income tax purposes (and most state income tax purposes), the contributions are also deductible from payroll taxes, Social Security and Medicare. Currently Social …

Fast Food Wages

Choosing the Best Entry Level Job

When I was a teenager I needed a job while still in high school. I applied at the local KFC first because they had a help wanted sign out front. They hired me and I ended up working there for almost three years.  While this was a minimum wage job, …