When Conflicted…
If you’re on the fence about doing something, there is usually a reason. If taking an action seems like a great idea but you have reservations, such as because it’s contrary to social or professional...
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Maintaining or raising Social Security benefits to a level of or above subsistence will create jobs as Seniors feel more financial confident to retire. Reducing Social Security benefits causes more...
View ArticleMaintain Your Own Fund, Even If Promised A Pension
If you’re under age 50, do not bank on receiving a pension when you retire unless it is fully funded. Even then, you might receive only a portion of what was paid in. Many government bodies are now...
View ArticleThere Might Be No Benefit In The Bonus
Do not make employment decisions based on the benefits and bonus you might receive. In fact, it would be best not to include potential benefits and bonuses in your consideration because benefits can...
View ArticleLiberally Pursue Expense Reimbursements
If you’ve incurred a business expense and are unsure what your employer will reimburse, submit it all. Don’t decide for your employer; let your employer make that decision. You might be pleasantly...
View ArticleDress Code Is An Employee Benefit: Relax [It] Employers
Employers, if you’re work environment is casual enough to have one business casual day (for those employers requiring suits) or one casual day (for those that regularly require business casual) each...
View ArticleCompensation Negotiations Are Not Limited To Salary Or Wages
If you’re negotiating a job offer with an employer, and the employer is unwilling to budge on salary, seek to increase cash and non-cash benefits, such as getting in on deferred compensation or stock...
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