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Aligning your business and personal planning

Learn how to bridge the planning gap between business and personal finances.
These strategies can help you connect your business and personal financial plans while maintaining clear boundaries between them.
Career

How to take full advantage of a pay raise

Here's what to do if you get a raise.
Once you have a sense of how much extra income the pay raise will actually produce, you can begin figuring out the best ways to put it to work.
Career

Make smart decisions about your work benefits

Ask yourself these questions as you prepare for open enrollment season.
If something happens that makes you unable to work, it likely will have a financial impact not only on you but also on your parents, siblings, spouse and children.
Career

Protect yourself from online job scams

Learn how scammers are targeting job boards and how to protect yourself during your job search.
If an employer is legitimate, they won't be shy about providing information you request.
Career

How to ask for the salary you deserve

Factors like education, years of experience and local cost of living can affect your salary.
Researching average pay rates in your industry can offer guidance about what to ask for a salary.
Career

How to manage your finances when moving to freelance work

Planning out your finances will help smooth the transition from passion project to day job.
Consider trying a part-time side gig before you fully turn your passion into a career.
College

6 ways to use a 529 plan

A 529 plan isn't only for tuition. A number of other education-related expenses qualify.
Providing your child with a 529 college savings plan is a great way to help them fund higher education expenses.

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