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Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Funds

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If you’ve ever had to pull out a credit card to deal with a dentist or emergency vet bill, you likely know the pain of wondering how you’ll pay for an unexpected expense. 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.

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I believe you can raise a family on an EA salary whether alone or with a significant other. Rainy day funds are for your vacations and major purchases. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience. Always remember, the best things in life are free!

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

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Whether you are looking to negotiate a salary for a job offer or increase your salary at a current position, the key to securing an easy “yes” is preparedness. When you’re ready to have the negotiation conversation, frame your prepared research in a way that makes it easy to see why you deserve the increased pay.