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Negotiating doesn’t have to be scary or hard. No one will advocate for you in the same way you can advocate for yourself. Read More

Personal Finance

Study: 30% of employees would take less salary for better benefits Sheila McClear

Employees are demanding more and better benefits than ever, including programs customized to them, according to a new study. Read More

Health

Does most of your paycheck go to rent? That may be hurting your health Ladders Contributor

In communities with high housing costs, residents rate their health as lower, are less likely to be able to purchase enough quality and nutritious foods. Read More

Personal Finance

What makes Americans take out personal loans?Ladders Contributor

Researchers were able to show, for example, that people with low credit scores frequently use personal loans to cover everyday expenses. Read More

Advice

10 steps to become a millionaire in 5 years (or less)Benjamin P. Hardy

It’s surprising how simple it actually is to become financially successful. It’s not hard. You just need to know what you want and then become the person that gets it. Read More

Advice

Cost-cutting travel tips to bring together faraway friends Ladders Contributor

With some simple tips — and a bit of research — you can trim costs from each part of the trip including airfare, lodging and dining out. Read More

How To

3 tax tidbits to remember if you’re running your own thing Maxie McCoy

Taxes aren’t awesome. But they’re also not awful. Especially when you have the right systems and people in place. You just have to remember a few things. Read More

Advice

How to ask for a raise without coming off as entitled Ladders Contributor

As long as you’re well-prepared and you are willing to be flexible, there’s no shame or danger in asking for a raise. Read More

Personal Finance

How money stress affects women Maggie Germano

According to a study by Allianz, 67% of women worry about covering their current financial expenses compared to 57% of men. Read More

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