Kirsten Rohrs Schmitt

Kirsten Schmitt is the founder and director of Your Best Edit, providing superior digital and print content for media, online outlets, nonprofits, academia, and business owners. Kirsten has more than three decades of experience in writing, editing, and fact-checking for numerous digital platforms and publishing companies, including Investopedia, The Balance, SuperMoney, Greenlight, Condé Nast, and Hearst. Kirsten has research and fact-checking experience with publications such as Reader’s Digest and AARP, in addition to the media outlets mentioned above. She received her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts at Temple University and her Master’s Degree at Parson School of Design.

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DC paid family leave 2026: What employers need to know

Stay compliant with DC Paid Family Leave in 2026. Learn about the 0.75% employer contribution rate, reporting requirements, and employee benefits.

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Oklahoma minimum wage in 2026: Current rates and potential changes

Oklahoma's minimum wage remains $7.25 in 2026. Learn tipped wage rules, State Question 832 updates, exemptions, and payroll compliance steps.

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Mississippi minimum wage: 2026 rates and changes

See what the Mississippi minimum wage means for employers in 2026. Learn how to pay staff correctly, handle tipped wages, and stay compliant.

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Virginia minimum wage 2026: Navigating current rates and future increases

Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 in 2026. Learn about scheduled increases, tipped wage rules, and payroll compliance requirements.

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Arizona minimum wage 2026: Everything employers need to know

Arizona’s minimum wage increased to $15.15 for 2026. Get the latest details on state and city-specific wage rates, tipped pay rules, and compliance.

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RISavers: Rhode Island's state-mandated retirement plan explained

Rhode Island’s RISavers mandate goes into effect in October 2026. See which employers are exempt, upcoming deadlines, and how to avoid penalties.

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Rhode Island minimum wage 2026: how much you must pay employees

Stay compliant with Rhode Island minimum wage laws in 2026. Review updated rates, employer obligations, and key payroll changes.

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Maine minimum wage 2026: Everything employers need to know

From projected wage changes to tipped employees and compliance risks, here's key questions Maine employers are asking about the 2026 minimum wage.

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How to catch timesheet fraud before it hurts your payroll

Learn how to detect and prevent timesheet fraud with practical strategies to reduce payroll losses, protect compliance, and improve accuracy.

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