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How to negotiate a raise you deserve (in 3 months)

I LOVE salary negotiations — and it’s not because I’m just a big weirdo who loves negotiation systems. Learning how to negotiate a raise can earn you a Big Win and help you earn thousands more a year, which adds up over your lifetime. Check out how much a $5,000 increase in salary can add up over the ...

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How to use the Envelope System to save hundreds per month

The Envelope System is a great method for saving money. It works by allocating money for certain categories like eating out, shopping, movies, and so on in envelopes. Once you spend the money in the envelope, that’s it for the month. You can’t spend more. It’s a great system to use if you’re in debt, because ...

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3 steps to the perfect interview follow-up email

The days after you interview for a job can be stressful. You’re constantly checking your emails to see if you got the offer. You’re constantly running over what you did right and wrong during the interview in your head. You’re stressed — to put it mildly. Instead of stressing out, you should take action and do something that ...

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Investing for beginners: How to save millions for the future

Investing is one of those things in life people know they should start doing — but never get around to actually doing it. And … why? Especially since there are so many reasons to get started: Retirement. The most obvious reason you should start investing. With retirement vehicles like 401ks and Roth IRAs giving you lucrative tax advantages, you can rest easy ...

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How to save money with 7 savings wins

Learning how to save money is a big part of living a Rich Life. And contrary to popular belief, it isn’t just aimlessly tucking money away in a savings account or under your bed. It’s about: Good goal setting Practical systems Human psychology Knowing how to save money allows us to invest in the things we want in ...

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5 ways to avoid overdraft fees

Overdraft fees are total BS. When consumers overdraft their accounts, it’s by an average of $24 — but then they often get hit with an average of $34 in fees. In 2016, Americans paid $15 billion in overdraft fees. That’s more than 80 million Hamilton tickets, or three billion Big Macs (that’s a dozen Big Macs for every ...