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View online. These states are raising the minimum wage next year Americans are feeling the strain of rising costs of living, but millions of workers will start the new year with some relief as higher minimum wages take effect. Workers in 19 states and 49 cities and counties will see their minimum wage increase Jan. 1, according to a new report. Full list > READ MORE More Your Money News 💰 Social Security's 'digital-first' approach cutting wait times: Agency head 💸Approximately 71 million Social Security recipients will see a cost-of-living increase when checks are sent out next month. Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano told NewsNation the benefits change comes as the agency shifts to its "digital-first agenda," which has cut nearly 30 hours of wait time. When to expect payments > READ MORE Where is the job market headed in 2026? 💼After a year of cooling, 2026 will reveal whether the job market is stabilizing or weakening further. It's a question dividing policymakers as they try to interpret what Fed chair Jerome Powell has called a "complicated, unusual" economic situation. Is 2026 the start of the AI job apocalypse? > READ MORE Keep reading: Get NewsNation in your inbox! ✉️ Make the most out of your special NewsNation access by exploring your favorite topics and subscribing to NewsNation reporting. Sign up here > Here's a breakdown of the newsletters we offer at NewsNation - Subscribe to more of our coverage here > Breaking news notifications as it happens, right to your inbox🚨 A breakdown of the day's biggest stories with Your Morning 🌞 Financial news impacting your wallet with Your Money 💸 The latest political reporting with Politics Wrap 🔺 All the Hollywood drama and entertainment news with The Scoop 📸 Stories of faith and inspiration from One Nation Under God 🙏 Missing investigations on cases from across the country 🔍 An early look at "On Balance with Leland Vittert" with War Notes 📺 Analysis of top stories with Frontlines with Robert Sherman 🌎 NOW TRENDING ON NEWSNATION Frozen food distributor issues 50 recall notices over salmonella > Venezuela 'completely surrounded' by US warships, Trump says  > 'Burn cage' found in D4vd's Hollywood rental: Report  > MIT professor fatally shot at home near campus  > Doctors warn of 'super flu' variant in hot spots like New York   > TOP HEALTH HEADLINES CDC adopts controversial Hepatitis B vaccine change > House won't vote on ACA amendments after heated committee meeting  > Sen. Fetterman: Extension of subsidies would put 'minds at ease'  > Makary denies plans for COVID-19 black box warning  > Trump pushes 'money going to the people' as ACA subsidies set to expire  > LET US HEAR FROM YOU! SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK. Feedback | Unsubscribe | About Us   Copyright © 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use   To ensure you receive these emails in the future, please add info@nxsemail.newsnationnow.com to your address book, contacts or list of safe senders.