How to ask for a raise — because finding a better-paid job is rough right now

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How to ask for a raise — because finding a better-paid job is rough right now

Americans who are struggling to land higher-paying jobs might be able to boost their incomes by asking for a raise.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty ImagesA hiring slowdown has made it harder for workers to change jobs.Job-switching helped many Americans increase their pay in recent years.Asking for a raise could help some workers land a pay bump if job-switching isn't available.Job-switching used to be a solid strategy for landing a pay bump. Now…