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Feb 2024
9m 38s

Extra day, extra pay?

MARKETPLACE
About this episode

2024 is a leap year, and tomorrow, Feb. 29, is a regular ol’ work day. So what does that additional day mean for your paycheck? It’s pretty straightforward for hourly workers but gets a little more complicated for salaried employees. We’ll also take a look at how recalls impact carmakers, hear about hope for averting a partial government shutdown, and look at why markets aren’t looking at revised GDP figures.

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