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How to ask for a raise and get it by knowing what you’re worth

You’ve settled into your new job, and you’re cranking along, doing good work day after day. After six months or so, it may cross your mind to think about asking for a raise. But what’s the best way to tackle that (potentially awkward) discussion with your boss?...

Home maintenance calendar: A seasonal guide

by EveryIncome | Home

Caring for your home might seem like a big undertaking, but the ideal home maintenance schedule is easy to plan and implement with the right resources. The recommended monthly and seasonal tasks detailed below can help you determine the strategy that best fits your...

What are mutual funds?

by EveryIncome | Invest

Mutual funds are popular investment opportunities: As of 2018, there were 9,599 mutual funds in the United States, with assets of $17.7 trillion. Mutual funds are a way for investors to pool money to invest in specific assets, from stocks and bonds to other...

4 must-haves for your fixed-income portfolio

by EveryIncome | Invest

No matter how carefree we are in our youth, as we start to approach retirement age, we begin to value reliability and predictability — in our portfolios as well as our Wi-Fi connections. It’s also when we begin to prioritize income generation over capital growth....

A couple’s guide to building a budget — without killing each other

by EveryIncome | Save

Money can be a big challenge for relationships, especially for couples on a budget with limited income or a lot of debt. Overwhelming debt, lack of communication and financial secrets can lead to arguments, guilt, finger-pointing and resentment. Here are steps to...