How to Ask for a Raise (And Actually Get It)

Let's be honest with each other. We all think we should get paid more for the work we're doing. Whether we actually deserve it or not is another story, but that's a topic for you and your therapist. Either way asking for a raise is hard and for most of us extremely intimidating.

The truth is learning how to negotiate your salary is one of the highest-return financial skills you can develop. A successful raise doesn't just increase your paycheck today—it can boost your lifetime earnings and accelerate your long-term financial goals. That's why we're talking about how to ask for a raise, offering some tips that will convince your boss that you're worth much more than they are paying you now.

Key Moments

•     Timing Is Everything (1:45) 

•     Knowing Your Salary Range (3:30)

•     Deciding On Your Target Salary (8:45)

•     The Value Of Fringe Benefits (11:00)

•     Be Cautious With Ultimatums (14:45)

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