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Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Funds

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If you have dependents, heavy debt or access to other funds, like a partner’s salary or unemployment insurance, the amount you need to save will vary. To help you get started, focus on saving six weeks of your monthly costs to help you cover most minor emergencies. However, building that amount from zero can feel overwhelming.

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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She advises her clients to have a full picture of the total cost involved in owning a home, which includes a down payment, mortgage, homeowners insurance, property taxes and ongoing maintenance and repairs. They don’t realize how much children are going to change the household budget and make adjustments ahead of time,” she says.

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How Long is Normal to Go Without a Raise?

Eat Your Career

Is it a problem to have the same salary for 5 years or more? Some organizations adjust pay annually by a minimal amount (like 2 or 3 percent) to keep up with inflation and the rising cost of living. Sure, budgets may be tight and rules may exist that limit what you can earn. However, if you haven’t had any.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. She received the biggest salary of her lifetime with all kinds of perks. The cost is about $30,000. I have read and agree that ageism exists in the workplace.

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Planning the Perfect Holiday Party: Guest Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number. If the band doesn't show up, the party will be boring.

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How to overcome the downsides of contract work

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The benefits aren’t as good It differs from company to company, but basic employee benefits can cover everything from childcare leave to medical costs. More often than not, the contracts are fairly straightforward: you negotiate the job you have to complete, and how much the company will pay you.

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The Art of Problem-Solving: 4 Creative Strategies to Tackle Your Biggest Obstacles

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You launched this side hustle in 2017 but recently left your salaried job to take this business seriously. . Can we cut costs elsewhere? You look at your monthly budget and see that by signing only two new clients per month, you can not only cover your expenses, but also stash some cash. Let’s talk to our lawyer.

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