Make minimum wage? Pay minimum wage?

How will Friday's increase in the minimum wage affect you?

The federal minimum wage goes up from $6.55 to $7.25 this Friday, and Marketplace wants to know how the increase will affect you.

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How do you fit into the minimum wage equation?

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The federal minimum wage goes up from $6.55 to $7.25 on Friday July 24. How will the increase affect you?

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What do you do for work?

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Which of these best describes your education level?

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