Fast food and retail store workers are leading the charge to increase low wages. But these five professions are also stuck with near minimum wages, despite a high level of training and skills or long hours at their jobs.
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What's my real living wage?
These 3 workers shared their monthly budgets for basic necessities. To pay their bills on time, based on how many hours they work, we calculated the "living wage" of each worker.
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Stressful jobs that pay badly
For many workers, stress is part of the job description. And sometimes, the compensation doesn't match the pressures. Here are 15 of the most high-stress, low-paying jobs.
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How will a minimum wage hike hit businesses?
Thirteen states increased the minimum wage on Jan. 1, and President Obama supports raising the federal rate to $10.10. 4 small business owners weigh in on how an increase would affect them.
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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
