Infographic: Living paycheck to paycheck

It's pretty likely that you've kept an eye on how close payday is, but have you ever had to create a game plan for how to make it until your next paycheck hits your account? If it seems as if your money gets spent before you even see it, you're not alone: According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 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 down from 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.

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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.