Succeeding at Work

Money

Money may not be everything, but you definitely want to get paid fairly for all that work you’re doing. Check out our tips on negotiating your starting salary and raises, dealing with bonuses and severance pay, and generally getting your finances in order.

byThe Muse Editor

How to Negotiate Salary: 37 Tips You Need to Know

byNell Wulfhart

The Answer to: “Is It the Right Time to Ask for a Raise?”

byAlyse Kalish

6 Questions You Have About Bonuses, Answered

byAlyse Kalish

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About How Commission Works—Because Money Matters

byStav Ziv

Here's How You Answer the Illegal "What's Your Current Salary" Question

byStacey Lastoe

A Newly Unemployed Person's Guide to Severance Pay

byRegina Borsellino

3 Strategies for Answering “What Are Your Salary Expectations?” in an Interview

byKate Ashford

8 Student Loan Mistakes You May Be Making—and How to Fix Them

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8 Ways to Keep Your Money Saving Goals in 2020

byKate Ashford

Want Your Company to Help You Pay Back Student Loans? Here’s How to Ask

byKate Ashford

8 Smart Student Loan Strategies to Get You Closer to Debt-Free

byKate Ashford

Welcome to Your First Job: Here’s How to Manage Your Money From Day One

byAlyse Kalish

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About How Commission Works—Because Money Matters

byNell Wulfhart

The Answer to: “Is It the Right Time to Ask for a Raise?”

byBill McCool

Here's How to Create a Budget and Spend Your First Paychecks Wisely

byAlyse Kalish

6 Questions You Have About Bonuses, Answered

byJill Schlesinger

Money Worries Are Holding You Back at Work—Here’s How to Fix Them

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Here’s How to Take Full Advantage of Your Company’s Benefits

byThe Financial Gym

How to Get Your Finances in Order if You’re Worried a Layoff Is Coming

byOlivia Feld

The Ultimate Guide to Comparing Salaries With Your Peers

byKat Boogaard

It's OK if You Like Your Job Because the Money's Good

byGrow

Here's How to Save for Retirement (if You Don't Have a 401K Plan at Work)

bySkillcrush

14 Things Everyone With a Side Gig Needs to Know About Taxes

byStav Ziv

7 Basic Questions You Should Be Able to Answer About Your Partner's Job

byGrow

4 Common Money Habits That Will Hold You Back From Getting Rich

byGrow

10 Questions About Money Every Adult Should Know How to Answer

byGrow

Not-So-Great News: Your FOMO Is Making You Spend More of Your Paycheck on Insta Likes