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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• 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...

• 7 Ways Your Looks Affect Your Pay

  Discriminating against people based on their physical appearance is wrong -- both morally, and in many cases, legally speaking. The way you look usually has no bearing on how you’ll perform in your job, and in a perfect world everyone would … Read more...

• 8 College Degrees with the Worst Return on Investment

  While there's no doubt that a college degree increases earning power and broadens opportunities, today's high cost of education means it makes sense to more carefully consider which degree you earn. When it comes to return on investment … Read more...

• Increasing the Minimum Wage: Pros & Cons

  Supporters of a minimum wage increase argue it will help America's poor earn more, while providing an economic stimulus. But opponents claim it will end up hurting unskilled laborers. In the heat of a contentious election season, will … Read more...

• How the Fall of the Euro Will Affect Us All

  Europe. Land of classic artistic masterpieces, of perfect flaky croissants, of crushing debt that threatens to destabilize the global economy. Read more...

• May's Unemployment Numbers Show Relief for Hardest Hit States

  In Michigan, the jobless rate fell from 10.6 percent in May 2011 to 8.5 percent last month. Nevada's unemployment rate fell from 13.7 percent to 11.6 percent over the same period, and Florida's rate fell from 10.6 percent to 8.6 percent. Read more...

• Today's Dads Are More Than Just a Paycheck

  Work, bring home a paycheck, and discipline when necessary. For years that was the role of fathers. Dads were breadwinners who put in long hours so they could bring home the bacon, which mothers then cooked for breakfast the next morning. … Read more...

• 10 Global Trends That Are Killing Your Career

  While the year 2020 may feel futuristic, in reality it's just around the corner. Will your career be prepared to fly into orbit, or will it stall on the ground? We’re predicting 10 global trends we believe will shape the future workforce. … Read more...

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