With a job being something that we can no longer count on and more demands than ever on our time, we seem to be in constant search of balance and fulfillment. This has created a huge “follow your passion” movement, which suggests that you should earn a living by creating a livelihood from your greatest […]
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Whether you’re starting a new job or negotiating a raise, you’re not always going to get the salary you want. If your employer won’t come up to your magic number, try negotiating some alternatives. Here are 12 things you can negotiate beyond salary. Just make sure you get these alternatives in writing. More vacation time
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One look at your perfectly straightened desk or a peek into your magnificently color-coded closet and everyone will know your secret… You’re a planner. You might even be an organizer. Thank goodness, because the world needs you. If you’ve ever given any thought to taking your natural gifts for organizing and going pro, here’s a
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You’re broke a lot of the time, and it’s no fun. With a few extra bucks in your pocket, you might actually be able to replace your tennis shoes or upgrade your phone. And there’s something to be said for actually eating something other than Ramen noodles, no matter how many creative recipes people come
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When it comes to managing your money, there’s no shortage of rules to follow. From saving a certain percentage of your income to not racking up debt, to diversifying your investments, it’s easy to find guidelines that are meant to steer you toward a life of financial security. Yet there are times when well-meaning financial
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After a decade of experimenting, failing, and learning from those failures, most of us have figured out how to navigate, or avoid, the most common money mistakes by the time we hit 30. However, then we face a whole new group of challenges. We consulted the experts and found out that money mistakes still run
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If you find yourself feeling queasy at the thought of negotiating your salary, you aren’t alone. Research from Salary.com reveals that around one-fifth of candidates don’t counter the first number on the table after they receive a job offer. In fact, a poll by the Society of Human Resource Management found that nearly 80 percent
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Ask a recent college graduate if earning their degree was worth it and you may be surprised at the answer you receive. According to a recent Bloomberg article, many college graduates are pessimistic about the return on their investment in a degree. The growing costs of paying for college, coupled with the misconception that graduates
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Whether you think of yourself as money-savvy or you’re acutely aware of where your personal-finance knowledge is lacking, it’s always good to make sure you aren’t managing your money on assumptions that are faulty to begin with. Here are five money myths to kick to the curb. Myth No. 1: Credit cards are evil With
Katarina (Kat) from Florida State University and one of the regular writers at College Fashion has just graduated and has written her last article for that website. In her final article, Kat shares the 11 lessons on life that she learned during her college years. You can read the full article here… 11 Lessons College
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