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Summer isn’t just a season for relaxing and taking vacations. For some people, especially young adults, the warmer months are a time to gain extra spending money or work experience. Fortunately, this summer is a great time to join the workforce. There’s a labor shortage, and many employers are eager to hire.

Buffalo, N.Y., is the 109th-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026, according to a

that aimed to help recent college graduates find the best starting points for their budding careers. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 25 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average monthly starting salary to housing affordability. 

Madison, Wis., is the 75th-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026, according to a

that aimed to help recent college graduates find the best starting points for their budding careers. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 25 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average monthly starting salary to housing affordability. 

Richmond, Va., is the 13th-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026, according to a

that aimed to help recent college graduates find the best starting points for their budding careers. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 25 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average monthly starting salary to housing affordability. 

Arizona is the Sixth-Worst state for working moms in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 17 key metrics ranging from day-care quality to the median salary for women to parental leave policies.