Salary & Benefits
Insights on pay, perks, and negotiation.

Salary & Benefits
How to Negotiate Salary Offers & Make More Money (With Scripts & Examples)
Learn how to negotiate salary offers in 10 steps, including when to negotiate and what to say, with scripts to help you secure a higher offer.

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer
Updated: May 20, 2026
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24 min read

Salary & Benefits
What to Negotiate in a Job Offer When They Won’t Budge on Pay
When you receive a job offer or a promotion, your compensation package includes more than just your salary—it’s possible to negotiate other valuable perks, if you know how to ask.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer
Updated: Feb 3, 2023
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9 min read

Salary & Benefits
How to Handle a Pay Cut and Take Control of Your Career
What to do next to stay financially secure.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer
Updated: Mar 9, 2022
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14 min read

Salary & Benefits
How Does Maternity Leave Work? We Have the Details on Pay and More

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer
Updated: Nov 15, 2024
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15 min read

Salary & Benefits
How Much Should I Save For Retirement?

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer
Updated: Aug 31, 2026
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9 min read
Federal Government Salaries: The General Schedule (GS)
Feel Like You’re Being Underpaid? Here’s What to Do About It
Five Two-Year Degrees That Pay Off
What to Negotiate in a Job Offer When They Won’t Budge on Pay
How to understand stock options in your job offer
How to Ask for a Raise
What is Unlimited PTO and How Does Unlimited Vacation Work?
How to Handle a Pay Cut and Take Control of Your Career
Paid Time Off Policy: Pros and Cons