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How To Negotiate A Great Raise
Want to get paid like a man? You might have to learn to negotiate like one. "Women are getting savvier when it comes to negotiating with their bosses...
Job Advice: Best Way To Ask For A Raise
Job advice that pertains to every employee is the best way to ask for a raise. One of the most important pieces of job advice when asking for a raise is to have a plan to explain why you deserve the raise. Another important piece of job advice when asking for a raise is know the statistics about what the average person in your same job is making.
Job Advice: Mistakes People Make When Asking For A Raise
This article focuses on job advice for people who want to ask their bosses for a raise. The first piece of job advice: becoming emotional when asking for a raise is a big mistake that just makes people uncomfortable. Another piece of job advice when asking for a raise: don't approach your boss unprepared.
Switching IRA Due To High Charges
To be responsible for your personal finances and retirement savings, you should always evaluate charges to accounts. A low balance fee, especially if you're already paying a maintenance fee, may be unnecessary. If you are being hit with extra charges on your savings accounts, investigate switching to a different financial institution. You should be able to make the switch happen electronically, so there is no withdrawal on the account, and you won't be taxed or penalized by the IRS.
Sorting Out The Ks And Qs And Reading Between The Lines
I spent most of yesterday in the basement conference room of the 410 Club. The 410 Club is located in the renown Wrigley Building, a beautiful piece o...
Back From Vacation – On The Show This Morning – Apr. 2, 2006
I'm back from Amelia Island Plantation, where we enjoyed the beautiful beach and pretty warm, sunny weather. The best part of the trip: The $140 r/t p...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – April 2, 2006
In her April 2 show, Ilyce Glink offers her WSB listeners useful real estate advice, personal finance advice, and tips on making life just a little bit easier.
Tough Choices For Home Owner In Debt
What most folks don't understand about credit these days is that almost no one is turned down. Although your credit score may not be the highest, it may be good enough to get a line of credit or a home equity loan at a fairly decent rate. If you can refinance your mortgage and take out some of the equity that you have, you may be able to do some of the repairs and improvements you need to do to continue living there.
How To Receive Your Income Tax Refund
When you file your income taxes and are eligible for a tax refund you can receive the money in a number of ways. One way to get your income tax refund is to have the money direct deposited into a bank account. Another way to receive your tax refund is to get a stored value card from a tax preparer such as H&R Block. Is a stored value card a good way to get your income tax refund?
Tax Returns Are Taxing The Wallet
How much should you pay to file your taxes? According to a new survey from the National Society of Accountants, the mean cost of preparing a non-itemi...