Thousands of federal workers lost jobs, and millions will stay at home without pay due to budget cuts. Five workers share their tough choices.
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Am I too old to be hired?
These workers in their 50s and early 60s are struggling to find an employer that will give them a chance.
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Obama: Forced budget cuts are 'dumb'
President Obama told the press that the forced spending cuts, known as the sequester, will increasingly hurt the economy in coming weeks.
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Government contractors brace for spending cuts
Some companies have built successful businesses on government funding. Now, as Washington gets ready to begin automatic budget cuts, these firms are taking stock.
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Top 7 places for interns
Every summer, a few lucky students and young graduates score internships at companies that offer good pay, sound advice and a chance of getting hired.
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Budget cuts: I'm losing my job next week
When Raymond Wyrick loses his job next week, he will be among the first casualties of the $85 billion federal budget cuts that hit March 1.
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5 things you must do before you retire
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Retirement planning mistakes you probably don't realize you're making
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10 of the most luxurious airline amenity kits
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7 startups that want to improve your mental health
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5 radical technologies that will change how you get to work
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Royal wedding: How much will it cost?
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Robot co-workers? 7 cool technologies changing the way we work
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17 cool gadgets that tease the future
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These 12 airplane beds let you really sleep on a flight
