Earning
Higher Income, Cuter Husband?
OK, gals—besides a fatter 401k, here's another benefit to boosting your income: As a woman's earning power grows, she is more likely to choose an older, more attractive mate, says a new study published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology this... ➡
Your Future as a Free Agent
When I look at the DailyWorth team, one thing stands out: Everyone has at least one other job. I still run my Web agency, Soapbxx. MP writes for Money Magazine. Hilary (marketing) and Simon (technology) just hired assistants to take on additional... ➡
How to Keep Your Job in 2011
It's looking bleak for the hoped-for extension of jobless benefits. If the Senate doesn't pass the year-long reauthorization today, some 2 million people will lose their unemployment checks starting in December. If that makes you even more... ➡
Negotiating Secrets of Female CEOs
As numerous studies have shown, most women would rather go shopping naked than engage in any sort of negotiation—whether for a job, a raise or a better deal. Is asking so painful or embarrassing? Not any more, thanks to a new book: "A Woman's... ➡
Can You End Unequal Pay?
To look at the data on women's earning power—it's still 77 cents, on average, for every dollar men earn—you wouldn't know there was a law against unequal pay, let alone another one pending. In 1963, Congress passed the Equal Pay Act—and now the... ➡
Ask for a Raise - A Systematic Approach
So you want a raise, but you dread asking for it. Who can blame you? Most normal humans—especially the females of the species—would rather extract a couple of molars with a socket wrench than negotiate for more pay, studies show. Enter... ➡
Free Up Your Earning Power
If "spending money to make money" has never made sense to you, consider the return on investing in a virtual assistant. Hiring someone who can handle your backlog of scheduling, research or administrative tasks, can free you up to maximize your... ➡
Women - Get Your Startup Started
As the founder of two technology companies, I'm often the lone woman in a crowd of dudes. That’s why I love Women 2.0, an organization based in San Francisco, whose mission is to increase the number of female founders of tech start-ups. A lot of... ➡
