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It started as a normal morning enjoying a cup of coffee with my significant other before the craziness of the day began. Most days, it's an enjoyable conversation, but on this particular morning, we veered into dangerous territory: money. I don't have a lot

Some companies are moving to salary transparency, but most of us don't have at sense of what our colleagues make. Often times compensation is mash up of base salaries, possibly discretionary bonuses, and other perks. This can make it hard to know

One thing about me is that I don't get embarrassed easily. I have a tendency to trip and fall more than the average person. I love to sing but have what might be the worst tone known to man. And I have the

Build it and they will come. It's a well meaning sentiment. But when it comes to running your own business, it misses the mark a bit.As you already know, you can't simply set up shop and cross your fingers that people find you.

When it comes to how to push your own career forward, there are some pretty obvious must-do things that come to mind: You need to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work; you need to build a solid relationship with your boss; and,

You're a modern woman who's all about making her own money and paving her own way. So, of course, you're fully aware of the importance of investing. And yet, for some reason, that investment portfolio never comes to fruition. Why? Because investing in the stock market can

Some things in life are just begging to be pushed to the end of my to-do list, not to be done until I'm absolutely forced to: filing my taxes, making the appointment to get my yearly skin check, calling maintenance to finally fix my

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Emily Núñez Cavness grew up in a strongfamily, where''' she was no stranger to therealities of military life. Years later, she has not only followed in their footsteps, but she's fearlessly blazing her own trail as well. As a former United States Army officer and the co-founder

We attract what we think we deserve and accept what we believe we're worthy of Granted, sitting around and saying that you will have a milion dollars does not meant that it is going to fall into your lap-you still have to work for

Hi everyone my name is Abigail. I'm 24 years old, I live in Chicago, Illinois, and I am bad with numbers. Truly - I'm not just saying that so I can write an article, I avoid math at all costs unless it's figuring out

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How old were you when you managed your first direct report? Was it your high school job at the frozen yogurt shop? Your second or third job out of college? Maybe you haven't even gotten to that point in your career yet. For me,

It's empowering to own who you are, go after your dreams, and make your own money. And once you're in your 20s, financial freedom and independence are more tangible than ever. Being financially independent doesn't just mean making your own money, though. In fact,

We've all been told that setting, tracking, and maintaining a monthly budget is critical to financial literacy and independence, but getting started can certainly be a daunting prospect. A good old Excel spreadsheet is great for a lot of things, but when it comes

I can remember the first finance book I ever picked up. I was 18 and wandering around the library when I saw a bright pink book with a black high-heeled shoe on the front my interest piqued. When I got close enough, I could

Ashley Rose is not one to play by the rules. After deciding to take a break from college right before her junior year, Ashley found herself moving first to North Carolina and then to Texas, where'' a string of odd jobs and few serendipitous

Not only is Katie Burke a total #boss, she's also a major advocate for inclusion and diversity in the workplace.ALSO READ Launching A Global Marketplace With Kelechi Anyadiegwu, Founder Of ZuvaaAs the first female C-level ---executive at HubSpot, she's not afraid to share her passions

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Is anyone else exhausted of ranting to a friend about feeling a little bored at home and hearing something along the lines of this:ALSO READ Take Note: ON How A High Level Executive Tackles Imposter Syndrome"You just need a new hobby." There's one

As someone who reads at least 100 books per year, the questions I get asked the most are, "How do you find the time?", "What are your reading hacks?," and "How do you read so much?"YOU CAN ALSO READ Where You Should Travel

There's only so much Real Housewives you can watch in a week, which is why everyone needs a few good hobbies for when you're all binged-out. And while we love scrolling through TikTok as much as the next person, we have to admit that doesn't really count.It

Determine How Much It's Really Going to Cost This first step requires research-lame, yes, but essential. Once you confirm the event date or approximate purchase date for an item, schedule it on your calendar like you would for a real meeting.ALSO READ The

Have you ever opened a website and immediately clicked off it again? OF COURSE YOU HAVE. When a site's design is unpleasant, you're outta there faster than Cersei guzzles wine on GOT. In a world where'''''''''''''''''' everyone is vying for eyeballs, poorly designed sites are setting themselves up for

If you're in debt, you're not alone. Student loans, credit cards, and car loans sink thousands of people into debt every day. Life can feel like a dark, never-ending hole when you have more expenses than money in your accounts. However, it's really not the end of the

I recently made the final payment to my student loan and officially became debt- free. I paid off $50,000 in six years while supporting myself (and my dog) and living in downtown Toronto. I was so proud of this accomplishment that I shared it on social media

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