TIPS ON ASKING FOR A RAISE (AS REPORTED BY NELLIE AKALP ON WWW.MASHABLE.COM)

There are two sides to the wealth-building equation. Earn more and spend less. If you successfully accomplish both of those things, chances are good that you will grow to be more financially successful over time. But the problem with most personal finance advice is that it only focuses on one side of the equation –… Read More

Student Loan Default Rates (as reported by Libby Nelson on www.vox.com)

Libby Nelson, reporting for Vox, brings us an intriguing look at student debt. It turns out that there is a strange bit of data that shows quite clearly that students with less debt are more likely to default than students with more debt. The total outstanding debt a student has at the time they leave… Read More

Paycheck Explanation (as reported by Mandi Woodruff on finance.yahoo.com)

Getting a pay check feels good. But have you ever taken the time to read through every detail on there and really understand what it all means? It can be difficult if you don’t know what you’re looking at. This article from Yahoo Finance tries to help. It details every line item you’re likely to… Read More