Officials in Maryland, New York, New Mexico and Kansas City are among those launching recruitment campaigns targeting federal workers. But matching those workers’ federal salaries and competing with private sector offers will be tough.

Workers’ contributions follow trend of wages and inflation, but in a weaker labor market, businesses will have more leeway to reduce spending.

Only about 30% of people 65 and up who are eligible for food assistance through SNAP are getting it.

Recent data indicates some cooling of the job market, but the real number of people laid off may be higher.

Monday’s report on the system’s “go-broke” date raises questions about how Social Security is funded.

Menopause-specific benefits such as flexible time off, counseling and hormone therapy are becoming more popular among employers.

Are you a working grandparent who wants time off to spend with the grandkids? That benefit could be coming to a company near you.

It’s still a relatively rare benefit: About 8% of employers in the country offer help with student loan debt.

New work requirements on welfare were part of the debt ceiling deal. How might they affect benefit recipients?

Many flee stressful and unpredictable jobs and seek admin, communications and tech jobs — especially jobs that can be done remotely.