9 Articles

Careers, Income & Financial Hardship

Salary negotiation, benefits, job loss, and income beyond the paycheck.

Building Multiple Income Streams: A Guide to Financial Resilience

Relying on one paycheck is risky. Learn the main types of additional income streams and how to realistically build financial resilience.

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Disability Insurance: A Complete Guide

Learn how disability insurance works, short-term vs. long-term, how much coverage you need, what it costs, and how to get covered.

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How to Financially Prepare for a Career Change or Pivot

Thinking about a career change? Learn how to build a transition fund, budget for the switch, and protect your finances before you make the leap.

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How to Maximize Employee Benefits: A Complete Guide

Learn how to maximize your employee benefits, 401k match, FSA, HSA, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and your full compensation.

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How to Negotiate Salary With Confidence

Learn how to negotiate salary with confidence, for a new job offer or a raise, with research strategies, key numbers to know, and word-for-word scripts.

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Medical Debt: How to Negotiate Bills and Avoid Collections

Medical debt is more negotiable than most people realize. Learn how to reduce bills, settle collections debt, and protect your credit.

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Severance Packages: What to Negotiate and How They're Taxed

Losing a job? Learn what's negotiable in a severance package, how severance pay is taxed, and the questions to ask before you sign.

7 min read

Side Income and the Gig Economy: A Complete Guide

Thinking about a side hustle? Learn how side income and the gig economy really work: true profitability, self-employment taxes, and the benefits gap to plan for.

10 min read

What to Do When You Lose Your Job: A Financial Plan

Lost your job? Learn how to file for unemployment, access assistance programs, manage bills, protect your credit, and rebuild your finances.

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