How to Negotiate Salary in a Tough Economy by John Leutermann Jr. Salary negotiations are a delicate subject in a good economy, and even more so in a tough economy. Don't be discouraged by what you read in the papers, negotiation is still a possibility. You will need to do your homework and plan your approach more carefully. Below are some tips to help y...
What Can I Do About a Disappointing Year End Bonus? by Marcia Grubel When a year end bonus falls very short of expectations, it is a moment of truth that you may want to address. With some preparation, a frank discussion with your boss can work to your advantage. The tone of the meeting should be one where you simply state your disappointment and ask for cl...
Performance Reviews in a Down Economy by Joe Turner If you're expecting a performance review soon, understand that there's no place to hide nowadays.
Over the years, the corporate performance review has been seen as the ticket to our annual raise or quarterly bonus. Perhaps so much that it's become almost automatic in our thinking. This ...
Going Back to Work When Companies are Downsizing by Marcia Robinson Over the last few months job seekers have increasingly shared their concern that more layoffs have increased competition in the job market. With more qualified workers in the market for jobs, some career reentry professionals are concerned that the more qualified competition will make it h...
Back to Basics by Kimberly Schneiderman In this time of corporate upheaval, economic downturn, and general uneasiness, many job seekers rush to get resumes out and to set up interviews. In this rush, simple details that can make a candidate stand out among their peers are often left by the wayside. Today, we’ll review these job ...
Why You Should Keep Contributing to Your 401(k) by Douglas Bolter A down market is no time to pull your money out or cut contributions.
With the way the market is behaving, you may be tempted to pull money out of your 401(k) right now or greatly reduce your contributions. If you’re considering such a move, please reconsider it.
Don’t stop saving fo...
Salary Negotiations by Marshall Brown Q: I am starting to interview for a new job and haven’t negotiated for a salary in a long time. Any suggestions are appreciated.
A: Here are a few key tips which I recommend to my clients. Good luck in your negotiations and your new job!
1. Do your homework. Do research
Myopia on Wall Street and Congress - And The CEO Compensation Pay Puzzle by Eva Jenkins Million-dollar compensation packages for financial CEO’s with poor performance records that will be paid due to loopholes in the Congressional bailout of Wall Street are a waste of money and human capital.
CEO’s who are walking away from the Wall Street meltdown are being rewarded with ...
Salary Negotiation by Beth Gilfeather A discussion about salary is no minor detail! It not only has a direct effect on the level of offer made, it can literally make or break a person's candidacy with a company. There are some definite rules to salary negotiation that every candidate should know. So keep the following ten comm...
Negotiating a Fair Compensation Package by Kathy Bornheimer Discussing your own compensation in a negotiations deal is different than discussing money for a major purchase (house or car). It’s very personal and the ramifications can be long lasting. This issue is just as critical for those applying for and accepting internal moves as it is with a n...
Is it Time to Consider Adapting Skill-Based Pay? by Joe Giordano Skill-based pay is an alternative to the traditional employee performance appraisal system that rewards employees with an increase in pay rate as they demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and expertise. It allows companies to establish a direct link between employee compensati...
Show Me the Money! by Barbara Safani Do you want to negotiate a salary increase this year but are unsure of how you would justify it? Here are some strategies you can implement now to build a strong case for the raise you want in the future.
Document your accomplishments regularly throughout the year
Keep track of all the...
A Retirement Planning Timeline by Douglas Bolter 30 … 40 … 50 … as time goes by, make sure you accelerate your planning.
When should you start saving for retirement? When do you really need to get serious about planning your retirement transition? Well, it depends on many factors. But along the timeline of life, there are certain thi...
Five Saving Secrets - Put Away Now to Enjoy When You Retire by Douglas Bolter Are you saving for the future?
People often come to me asking for financial advice. Some want to know how to invest or diversify the money they’ve saved, but others admit to me they’re just not sure HOW to save.
If you’ve been meaning to save more for the future, but aren’t sure how...
How to Change Careers and Not Go Broke by Annemarie Segaric Is money keeping you from changing careers?
If you're like most would-be career changers, various money fears are keeping you stuck in your current position.
The thing about money is that it holds so many layers of meaning for so many of you. People let money hold power over them. ...
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