About Kate Ashford
Kate Ashford is a New York-based freelance journalist who writes about personal finance and health. She has written for Money, Real Simple and Redbook magazines.
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Salary
Can You Convince Your Boss to Pay You a Bigger Salary?
If you think you've been doing outstanding work and you deserve better compensation, there are steps to take before you walk into your boss's office.
Starting a Business
Plan Ahead to Be Your Own Boss
It takes determination, experience, research, timing and hard work to start a business. And, many fail. Here are some tips on launching your venture successfully.