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INFOGRAPHIC: Living paycheck to paycheck

It’s pretty likely that you’ve kept an eye on how close payday is before, but have you ever had to create a game plan for how to make it through until your next paycheck hits your account? If it feels like your money gets spent before you even see it, you’re not alone: 40 percent of Americans say they rely on their next payday to make ends meet.

But before you start sweating about the economy, know that this number is actually down since the recession-era high of 46 percent in 2008. Want to find out how you stack up against other spenders and savers? See what’s happening in the wallets and piggy banks of other Americans with our infographic on living paycheck to paycheck.

Susan Ricker

About Susan Ricker

Susan Ricker is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Susan studied English at Saint Joseph’s University before returning to Illinois with a fascination of Internet cat videos and writing. Job searching doesn’t have to be stressful with insider tips and help from The Work Buzz. But seriously, more cat video analysis during interviews.
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ChristieMarston
ChristieMarston

@Philjimeneznyc i am SHOCKED that it is only 40%. then again, i guess that does exclude all with no paycheck.

ZoeyRoberts
ZoeyRoberts

I had to come out of retiremant and get a part time job, at Best Buy, they are paying today what I was making in the late 80s. Pretty sad

 

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ivanmcohen
ivanmcohen

@Philjimeneznyc That's terrible! (What's a paycheck?)

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