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Can you make it on the minimum wage? Use this calculator to find out

February 10th, 2014
Caitlin Schneider

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Can you make ends meet earning the minimum wage? The New York Times has created a handy calculator that lets anyone enter the state in which they live and their expenses to find out. Spoiler alert: The answer is no.

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Can you make it on the minimum wage? Use this calculator to find out

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January Jobs Report: Employment picture still mixed for Colorado; More jobs created, but they’re lower-paying ones

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Medicaid Work Requirements Harm Families and Strain Colorado’s Systems

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The Rent is Too Damn High

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