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Ask Matt & Joel: I just got a raise. How much should I increase my 401k contributions?

  • March 8, 2025
  • Tagged as: 401k, career, retirement investing, roth ira, salary raise, tax advantaged accounts

Today’s question comes from Javier in Gainesville, FL… “My question is about my 401k.  Let’s say I get a raise at work, and I want to put it into my 401k. But I want to…

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How Much Money Can You Save by Working Remotely?

  • September 15, 2024
  • Tagged as: car loan, childcare costs, Hard work, life hacks, salary raise, saving money

Since remote working skyrocketed in popularity during the pandemic, it has since proved to have some serious staying power. And for good reason!  Working from home helps reclaim precious time back into your day –…

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Brit DiTocco, Financial Writer at How To Money Britney DiTocco
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Bigger Ain’t Better, Savings Slumps & Asking ‘Why’ on Repeat

  • March 19, 2024
  • Tagged as: asking for discounts, budgeting, down payment, house hacking, salary raise, tracking expenses

Happy Tuesday, HTM Family! A couple of reminders for today… – You control your pace today 🏃🏽‍♂️– You get to choose the music 🎵– You are in charge of your agenda 📝– You own your…

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How To Negotiate A Pay Raise

  • October 8, 2023
  • Tagged as: 401k, asking for discounts, employee benefits, Life Hacking, negotiation, pay yourself first, salary raise, side hustles

Asking for a pay raise is likely the quickest way you can increase your savings rate and boost financial position.

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