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Payless
Shortly after being promoted, I discovered that one of the employees I manage makes significantly more than I do. “Jake” is not even an outstanding performer, yet his pay is 15 percent higher than mine. Because I’m managing a department … Continue reading
About Dad’s Journals …
When my mother died, she divided her estate equally between my brother and me. She specifically assigned valuable items but didn’t mention my father’s journals. (He died 25 years ago.) I took them with me before I sold my share … Continue reading
Most Wanted
How rich do you feel? Stop and ask yourself that question. Do you have everything you need and want? Feel pretty good about things ? Comfortable enough? Now imagine earning $50,000 more a year. Think what you could own then? … Continue reading
Can You Step Up Financially !
How do I tell my cheap girlfriend that she needs to pitch in? We’ve been dating for over a year. On the rare occasions she takes me out, I have to pay for at least part of it. She’s even … Continue reading
Can You Pay My Bills
I’m struggling with how to address financial issues with my partner. When he first moved in with me, I was assured that it would be a partnership. He made no efforts to contribute to the monthly maintenance costs and only … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 