For most of us, asking for a raise is always a little awkward. How much do you ask for? This survey sheds a little light.
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When you freelance with a client, they typically give you a contract to sign that protects them in case things go south. You might want to have your own contract, too. The US Freelancers Union & NYC startup AND CO have made a tool that helps you create one for free.
If you like taking photos and you like making money, you might as well combine the two interests. Easier said than done, of course, but Foap makes it simple to sell your pictures to brands as stock photography.
You've probably seen articles detailing what Warren Buffett does every day, or what Elon Musk eats before noon, or that "one trait" rich people have that poor people don't. It's interesting, but when it comes to building wealth and success, these habits don't teach you anything about what it really takes to get there. In fact, they're kind of counterproductive.
A new research report has found a three-day working week translates to healthier and more productive employees, particularly in the over-40s demographic. Apparently, a part-time job provides the best balance between keeping the brain active and living a happy, stress-free existence. It sounds pretty great, but who can actually afford to only work three days a week? We analyse the statistics.
No financial advisor in their right mind would tell you to put all your investments in a single company. When it comes to your income, you should probably take a similar approach.
Learning to be frugal is an important part of a balanced budget (cue the cereal box logo). However, it requires enough work that it's easy to believe that frugality is all there is. It's only one part of financial well-being though.
