Tag Archives: Salary

New Jobs

With the coming of the New Year, there is often an interest in throwing out the old and bringing on the new. This common feeling inspires our resolutions, and for some that may involve looking for a new job. Whether you are forced to find a new job due to a lay off or if you just desire a change, keep these following money decisions at the top of your mind. 1. Negotiate Salary Often many new hires are unaware that an initial salary offer is negotiable. This is true for many types of jobs, even hourly. Don’t be afraid … Continue reading →

Do You Have a Dream Salary?

Do you have a dream salary or annual income figure, that you know once you reach it that everything is going to be okay? You will never have to worry about money again, because once you make $100,000 a year your worries are over. You may be surprised to realize that while many people feel that way, once they reach that income level things change and they are just as worried as they were before. Generally your spending level increases with each raise. So that magic number is not going to solve your problems, if you are overspending at $40,000 … Continue reading →