Feelings and debt

Sometimes negotiation is not about the immediate goal of the discussion but about the larger picture.

It may be a multi-round war and not just a battle. You may choose to win now but you may risk losing something bigger in the future.

In this scenario, we can make a different choice ...

Your income is also influenced by how well you market yourself. Your employer wants to pay as little as possible for your work while your goal is to be paid what you're worth. To bridge the gap, a smart person will negotiate his salary.

• Delay salary discussions until after you're...

There are a couple of paths you can take to pay off your high-interest debt when you're on a tight budget.

• The snowball method. For those who need to see progress, pay off the lowest balance first. You'll feel inspired to keep going.
• The avalanche me...