compensation

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The compensation college athletes can receive happens on top of a five-year scholarship that covers the full cost of attendance for some athletes.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Agus Subiyanto, the commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, told reporters that every fallen soldier will receive compensation in recognition of their service.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The 34-year-old now earns $180,000 a year at a big technology company after a series of raises and promotions, with bonuses and stock-based compensation on top of that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The current SEP IRA contribution limit for individuals over 50 is the lesser of 25% of compensation or $72,000, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

But if you think as Money can make compensation to me for the loss of the little child—what come to the forge—and ever the best of friends!—”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens