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MAY 29, 2023
You may be spending more than you earn and using credit cards to help you cover expenses. Liabilities are debts you owe others, like a loan or a balance on a credit card. Although many people focus on their salary as an indication of financial health, your paycheck doesn’t tell the whole story.
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
How much debt do I have (credit cards, student loans, car loans, mortgages, etc.)? What are my basic monthly living expenses (including food, shelter, health insurance, utilities, phone, transportation and childcare)? How much cash can I quickly access if needed (i.e.,
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
I believe you can raise a family on an EA salary whether alone or with a significant other. While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc. 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. Do a great job.
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JULY 25, 2022
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. I simply don’t see the need for one when I can use credit cards and earn points and perks for my daily transactions. Invest in the stock market.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
This panic arrives the moment we realize we’ve strayed too far from the paycheck mothership and feel compelled to run back to the salaried womb. There is an escape from the Money Panic, and it doesn’t involve selling off retirement investments or increasing your credit card limit. Congratulations! Secure a “consulting” gig.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 13, 2011
Although your title is Executive Assistant, in reality, your job hunt will reflect that of an executive in years of experience, salary, and specialty. The higher up you go on the ladder of admin roles, the longer your job hunt will take. Take really good notes and save them. This comes in handy for three reasons.
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DECEMBER 21, 2022
Call one of your children on the phone. I just started my own business, and I want to evaluate my income versus my expenses to see where I am currently, with the ultimate goal of hitting the salary I want to make. Cut up credit cards. Plan your next day’s schedule and prioritized to-do list before you leave work.
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