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Why Bonuses Are Shrinking Even as Hourly Wages Rise
Lucas and Luna break down a quiet shift in how Americans get paid: hourly wages keep ticking up, but variable pay like bonuses and commissions is dropping. Using the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data from May 2026, they explore why employers are pulling back on incentive pay, what it means for the workers who depend on those end-of-year checks, and how this trend connects to the broader story of long-term unemployment. If you've gotten a raise but felt no richer, this episode offers a concrete explanation — and a look at what companies' compensation strategy signals about the…
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