Want to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to salary trends? Then you've come to the right place. This section will focus on all the latest compensation trends that matter most to you. Whether it's figuring out the 10 Cities with the Highest Salaries or identifying patterns concerning bonuses and raises, make sure to check back here frequently to get the latest scoop.

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• Do Americans Still Value Hard Work?

  America is a country that has long prided itself on sweat, determination and hard work. We love stories about people putting in the hours, working harder than everyone else, and pulling themselves up by their bootstraps to enjoy financial … Read more...

• 5 Reasons to Care About America's Income Gap

  The numbers suggest the real income of the poor is holding steady; it is the soaring income of those at the top that is widening the gap. Why then should that one number -- the difference between the top and the bottom -- be of concern? … Read more...

• Who'd Make a Better Boss: Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?

  We recently put a poll question up on our homepage for a little more than a week, asking people who they'd rather have as a boss: Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. We were curious if people would go with President Obama since he's been leading … Read more...

• Why the Gap Between Rich & Poor Is Widening

  Numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau earlier this month confirm what many have known for a long time: The gap between the rich and the poor in this country is growing ever wider. And while we examined the numbers behind the income gap … Read more...

• 11 Odd Jobs with High Salaries

  Did you know Horse Exerciser is a job? Or that you can make a living as a Bingo Manager? And even if you have heard of these jobs, chances are you’ll be surprised at much they make. Read more...

• The Rich Get Richer & the Poor Stay Put

  The typical American household had less income last year than the year before and the gap between the richest and the poorest is growing, according to newly released numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more...

• Unemployment Rate Drops as More Americans Give Up Looking for Work

  The national unemployment rate dipped down to 8.1 percent last month, slightly below July's 8.3 percent and a full point lower than the August 2011 rate of 9.1 percent, according to numbers released last week by the Bureau of Labor … Read more...

• The 8 Most Overpaid & Underpaid Jobs

  How many times have you come home from a rough day at work and thought to yourself, "I don’t get paid enough to do this stuff!" On the other hand, how many times have you had a really great day at work and thought, "I get paid for this? … Read more...

• The Economy of the Olympics

  We've watched American athletes win gold (and lose gold). We've watched world records fall. We've found ourselves assessing equestrians and rooting for archers, unexpectedly enthralled by largely obscure events enjoying their quadrennial … Read more...

• 8 College Degrees That Will Earn Your Money Back

  There’s no getting around it. Education is expensive. A four-year degree at a public university costs, on average, $37,343, while an education at a private school will set you back $121,930. While statistics show that a college degree will … Read more...

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