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The Intimidation Factor: How Fear Influences Women’s Wage Negotiations

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A survey conducted by ResumeBuilder of full-time workers found that 49% of men negotiated their compensation in the last two years compared to 32% of women. Women can fight for themselves in the salary negotiation process by doing their research and being confident in their experience and abilities.

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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

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Recent findings from a survey published by iHire have shed light on a pressing issue in the U.S. job market: Ageism. The survey, which polled 1,495 U.S. Data shows how older generations of Americans are pushing back their retirement, some are even returning to the workforce. felt they were offered salaries below their worth.

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Most UK workers now expect to retire at 62 years old

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A new poll of people aged between 35 and 55 suggests that most workers expect to retire at around 62 years old, four years earlier than the UK state pension age of 66. It surveyed employees aged 35-55 working in seven industry sectors across the UK.

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59% Of Gen Z Workers Believe They Will Never Own A Home

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Gen Zers were the most anxious and burned out generation according to a new study from McKinsey, with half saying their current salaries are unsustainable. This concern is so prevalent, that many of these workers doubt they will ever achieve financial security to retire or be able to purchase a house. . trillion in student debt. .

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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It could be down payment money for a home, putting [funds] toward a young child’s education or investing in retirement. A survey from Debt.com found that millennials carry the highest debt load—13% of that age group have accrued $10,000 to $30,000 in debt. However, it’s not just lifestyle creep that’s causing this growing debt.

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Freelancers Performing Free Tasks: Is It Helping Or Hindering Their Career?

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In reality, suggesting workers must work for free to find stable income is a diatribe that should be retired. . In fact, a survey from freelancerclub.net founder and CEO Matt Dowling shows that 52% of freelancers perform free work to stand apart to their clients. According to a report from Zapier, 40% of today’s U.S.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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In the long run, this ignorance is bliss mentality only leads to more problems, whether it’s mounting credit card debt or puny retirement funds. Leaving money on the table Financial planners advocate for maximizing retirement savings to meet employer matches. You have to balance a sense of security with a robust life in your 20s.”