Earning
You Earn It, You Keep It
Disappearing act Here today, spent tomorrow. How can you hang on to more of those precious dollars you earn? Income protection is on the way, with the publication of "Your Money: The Missing Manual," by J.D. Roth, founder of the award-winning... ➡
Build an 'Old Girls Network'
Boys club Picture this: Rookie walks into the bar for a beer after work. He strikes up conversation with Mr. Career Man while watching the football game. They talk sports... and they talk business. Mr. Career Man thinks the kid’s got potential,... ➡
You're So Money: The Skinny on Success
Cliff Notes with a kick Your potential is dazzling. Your will to succeed—a tireless force. So what will your pool-side reading look like this summer? Check out "The Skinny on Success", part of a new series of short books on deep topics by... ➡
It's Salary Check-Up Time
Reality check What do your skills command in the marketplace right now? If you feel like your self-value has gotten stuck at your current income or fee, it's time for a check-up using one of these online calculators. (Footnote to entrepreneurs:... ➡
Create Other Income Streams
More than a paycheck In today's unpredictable job market and economy, it's smart to think about developing multiple streams of income. Whether starting a side business, becoming a consultant or learning to invest, you can capitalize on your... ➡
(L)Earning What I'm Worth
Tara Gentile is the blogger behind ScoutieGirl and the founder of her own boutique web design company.Bye-bye retail In the fall of 2008, when my maternity leave was over, I quit my dead-end retail job and decided to explore work of my own... ➡
The High Cost of Part-Time Work (+ working mom poll)
Work-family imbalance For working moms in search of that elusive work-life balance, part-time employment can look dreamy: You bring in some income, but still have time for your family, your home, maybe even (gasp) yourself. In fact, 62% of... ➡
Prep for More Pay
Make a Plan, Stan So you want a raise! Whether you plan to negotiate a raise next week or next fall, the key is careful prep work, says Kathi Elster, an executive coach in New York and co-author of the bestseller, "Working for You Isn't Working... ➡
