Category: Financial Fitness
4 Proven Strategies that Will Help You Get a Raise
The gender pay gap became front-page news last month after presidential candidate Kamala Harris announced a proposal that would require companies to prove they pay women equitably—or pay a fine.
But if you don’t want to wait to see what comes of that, here are four tips that expert Conference for Women speakers say have helped them negotiate salary increases: Read More
5 Smart Steps For Future Entrepreneurs
Ann Miura-Ko, a founding partner of Floodgate
So you have a great idea for a business. What’s your next move?
First, take an honest assessment of your personality. Claire Lee, head of early stage banking at Silicon Valley Bank, has noticed three traits in successful entrepreneurs.
“Number one is adaptability: the ability to pivot, really be open to feedback and advice, knowing which to take and which to ignore,” Lee says. “Number two, and perhaps as important, is resilience and grit—you’ve really got to develop a thick skin. And third is resourcefulness—being able to leverage your network, know where to get help and not be afraid to ask for help, is critical.”
Did you check all three boxes? Great! Here are five more starter steps to help you forge a path forward: Read More
2019 Session | Mind the Gap: Negotiation & Getting Paid
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Are you negotiating to the best of your ability? No matter what industry you are in, knowing how to negotiate is an essential skill for communicating your value and advancing your career. Whether you are negotiating on behalf of yourself or others, this session will cover how to prepare for a negotiation, present yourself effectively, and respond to pushback. A panel of experts will provide you with important talking points and insights to consider before your next business negotiation. Read More
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2019 Session | Encore: Budget for Life
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Do you have the funds to support a rich and meaningful life? If your credit is lacking, your debt is out of control, your investing is aspirational at best, and your finances are frankly a mess, it’s time to start budgeting for life. “The Budgetnista” was a preschool teacher making $35,000 annually, and she saved $40,000 in two years. She has since dedicated her life to financial literacy and helping others live richer lives. In this session, you will learn her invaluable money management system to shift your money mindset, manage your credit, start budgeting, saving, and investing, and get out of debt once and for all. Read More
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2019 Session | Budget for Life
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Do you have the funds to support a rich and meaningful life? If your credit is lacking, your debt is out of control, your investing is aspirational at best, and your finances are frankly a mess, it’s time to start budgeting for life. “The Budgetnista” was a preschool teacher making $35,000 annually, and she saved $40,000 in two years. She has since dedicated her life to financial literacy and helping others live richer lives. In this session, you will learn her invaluable money management system to shift your money mindset, manage your credit, start budgeting, saving, and investing, and get out of debt once and for all. Read More
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Live Richer in 2019 with Tiffany “the Budgetnista” Aliche
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America’s favorite personal finance educator shares her top tips for maximizing your money in 2019, how to prepare for unexpected financial hardships, and the least-scary ways to raise your net worth.
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Kick Your Fear of Negotiating—and Get More Money | Podcast
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Speak up! Ask for more! Always negotiate! This advice is so much easier said than done. In 30 minutes, Kristin Wong, author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford, will share her own experience going from chronic under-earner to six-figure freelance writer and explain research-backed negotiation strategies and useful psychological concepts like “anchoring.” With her tips, you’ll be confident and comfortable making your ask—and get the raise you deserve.
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Free Teleclass | Kick Your Fear of Negotiating—and Get More Money
Kick Your Fear of Negotiating—and Get More Money
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
10:00-10:30 am
How Women Entrepreneurs Can Beat the Odds
By Claire Lee, Head, Early Stage Practice, Silicon Valley Bank
The numbers continue to be depressing and disappointing. Startups that are founded by women get between 2 percent and 4 percent of venture capital globally. Compiled from more than 1,000 tech and life science executives, our “Women in Technology Leadership 2018” report highlights the issues and confirms what I am seeing firsthand at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Read More
Your Tax Refund: What This Money Writer Says to Do with It
Some of us take an interest in personal finance when we start pulling a real paycheck. Some of us become interested when we run into debt problems or set our sights on a big goal like saving for a house. Kristin Wong was drawn to money matters as a teenager, and read books on the topic while in high school.
“Growing up, I experienced my family going from being pretty broke to middle class,” she says. “I saw how financial change can impact your life, the power your finances can have over your life.” Read More