Income

Part of the Personal lane.

Topics in Income

Salary & Negotiation

  • How to Negotiate a Salary Increase With Real Numbers
  • How to Negotiate Your First Job Offer
  • How to Negotiate a Counter-Offer Without Burning Bridges
  • How to Research Market Rates for Your Role
  • How to Ask for a Raise in a Bad Year

Paycheck & Benefits

  • How to Read Your Paystub and Catch Errors
  • How to Fill Out a W-4 That Matches Your Actual Tax Situation
  • How to Evaluate a Benefits Package Beyond Base Salary
  • How to Optimize Your HSA Contribution
  • How to Decide Between PPO and HDHP

Side Income

  • How to Start a Side Hustle That Makes Real Money
  • How to Handle Taxes on 1099 Side Income
  • How to Turn a Hobby Into Taxable Income and When Not To
  • How to Track Side-Hustle Expenses Without a Spreadsheet
  • How to Know When to Form an LLC for Your Side Hustle

Bonus & Equity

  • How to Plan for a Large Year-End Bonus
  • How to Decide Between Cash and Equity
  • How to Handle RSUs Without Overpaying in Taxes
  • How to Evaluate Stock Options at a Startup
  • How to Sell Employer Stock Without Getting Killed by Taxes