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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Facility Managers.

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Success

But getting stuck in a cycle of accumulating and paying debt can create long-term emotional and financial damage that hold women back from other financial priorities such as buying a home, investing in the stock market or saving for retirement. Consider charging recurring payments such as a phone or utility bill onto your credit card.

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You should have 3 savings accounts - retirement, rainy day, and emergency. Retirement is your 401k, CDs, cash, etc. While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc. Save, save, and save. Rainy day funds are for your vacations and major purchases. Do a great job.

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How to Start a Mentorship Relationship Today

Eat Your Career

Whether you’re fresh out of college or a few years from retirement, there are always others who have “been there, done that” from whom you can learn. My mentor and I would meet via phone about once a month (usually for an hour) and in between these conversations, we would communicate via email. The benefits are truly endless.

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Ensuring payroll compliance in 2024: What’s new?

BMT Office Administration

It provides provisions aimed at improving employee retirement outcomes and makes starting 401(k) plans more attractive and beneficial for employers – even those with 50 or fewer employees. encourages employers to provide retirement plans by offering tax incentives and credits. The IRS e-help desk phone number is 866-255-0654.

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Top 10 Best Financial Resources for Women

Bonnie Low Kramen

The best part about most money-saving home tools is that everything can be done from the convenience of your mobile phone, device, or laptop. Another career-related way your employer can help you reach your financial goals is through their retirement matching program. Bonus Resource!

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

4) The previous assistant does not want to lose any important benefits/tenure/seniority at the previous company whether they be retirement savings, vacation accrual rate, or misc perks they would lose. Or, perhaps this assistant is nearing retirement and will get a severance package and is there to help with the transition for the next year.

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