how to negotiate for higher salary
Asking for a pay raise is no easy feat, particularly for women. More than half of women around the world have never asked for a raise before, according to a 2024 study by job listings site Indeed. Of the 43% who asked, three in four received a pay increase. Additionally, 61% of women globally believe […]
How to layoff-proof your finances
With a number of major companies announcing layoffs at the beginning of the year, you may be wondering how to get your own finances in shape in case your job is next on the chopping block. The key to layoff-proofing your money is planning, says Anne Lester, a personal finance expert and author of “Your […]
Are you overpaying your taxes for 2024? How to check
We may be in the middle of the 2023 tax season, but it’s not too early to check if you’re setting aside enough for next season’s filing. That’s because tax withholdings are estimates, which can end up being too much or too little money depending on your income and tax status, which may have changed since […]
This one-time cybersecurity darling is hitting a rough patch. How to profit from its slide
While the Nasdaq and S & P 500 have been soaring for over four months, cracks are beginning to show in some of the tech darlings. Take Palo Alto Networks (PANW) , for instance. It experienced a whopping 60% surge from November 2023 to February 2024, riding high on the AI and tech bubble wave. […]
The Budgetnista Tiffany Aliche: How to start budgeting
A young woman in her early 20s riding a chopper cycle. Karan Kapoor | The Image Bank | Getty Images Having a strong budget can help you build financial wellness. “A budget is a picture of what your money is doing,” Tiffany Aliche, also known as The Budgetnista, told CNBC during a Women & Wealth […]
How to manage your anticipated salary appraisals?
This season marks the period when employers are actively evaluating their employees’ performance before determining their respective appraisals. The appraisal review often results in a salary increase for many, creating opportunities for financial growth. Achieving a salary increase is a significant milestone, but it’s crucial to employ a strategic approach in utilizing those extra funds. […]
How to negotiate real estate agent commissions
Fuse | Corbis | Getty Images When you buy or sell a home, your real estate agent’s commissions can trim thousands of dollars off the sale price — but many consumers don’t realize you can negotiate those terms. Nearly a third, 31%, of homebuyers and sellers negotiated commissions with their agents, according to a new […]
How to check your Social Security benefit
Millions of Americans will file their taxes between now and April 15 — an annual practice in looking backward. For many, this time of year is the only time they take stock of things like their salary, tax withholding and annual contributions to retirement accounts. With all of that information top of mind, tax season […]
How to boost and maintain an exceptional credit score
It may be hard to imagine digging yourself out of $100,000 in credit card debt and boosting your credit score by 400 points. But it’s possible—just ask Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. Khalfani-Cox boosted her credit score from the low 400s to a perfect 850 after spending three years paying down her debt. Now, the New York Times […]
How to Check the Status of Your 2023 Tax Refund
The IRS phone lines can be very busy during the spring season and there’s still a lot of work to do to modernize the agency. If you’re waiting for your tax return to arrive, either through direct deposit to your bank or as a paper check, don’t file a second tax return or call the […]