Talking about money is hard, and asking your boss for more of it can be even harder. But once you have taken the time to research your market value and mull over your compensation goals, you’re likely ready to start negotiating for a higher salary.No matter how prepared you may be, though, the first conversation with your boss about your pay or benefits likely won’t wrap up with a sealed deal including everything you’re hoping for, says Kathryn Valentine, CEO of Worthmore Strategies, which has helped hundreds of clients successfully negotiate their compensation packages. It’s more likely that the process…
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Bank of America recently named several companies that have plenty of upside, according to analysts there. Stocks such as Disney are too attractive to ignore, the firm wrote. Other buy-rated names include: Oddity Tech , Bellring Brands, AT & T and Primo Brands. AT & T Analyst Michael Funk reinstated coverage of the mobile phone provider earlier this week. Bank of America believes the stock is severely undervalued. “Given the operational momentum in the business, strong combination of wireless and fiber assets and targeted return of capital over the next several years, we believe T should trade more closely to…
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesOnline spending soared $24.1 billion across U.S. retailers during the stretch from July 8 to 11 – dubbed “Black Friday in Summer,” outpacing Adobe Analytics’ prior forecast, as eager shoppers rushed to snap up deep discounts on back-to-school essentials.Retailers recorded online sales growth of 30.3% during events that included Amazon Prime Day, Adobe said on Saturday, compared with its projections of 28.4%.Online retail sales in the U.S. rose 11% to $14.2 billion a year ago.The Prime Day event has also been cemented as a “back-to-school” shopping moment, as consumers jumped on early deals to…
Many couples see intimacy as a “nice to have” in relationships. It’s sweet when it’s there, but not essential. This is especially true after the honeymoon period wears off. As a sex therapist and psychotherapist with over two decades of experience, I’m here to tell you that’s wrong.Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship. When intimacy breaks down, it doesn’t just affect your connection with a partner, it can impact your career, friendships, and physical health. It influences how you lead, communicate, make decisions, and feel about yourself. Clients often come to therapy for stress, anxiety, or performance issues at…
The first full week of earnings kicks off Monday, and several stocks stand to move higher on the strength of their quarterly results, according to Goldman Sachs. To be exact, 35 S & P 500 companies and six in the Dow Jones Industrial Average are set to report next week, including two of the largest banks in the country, JPMorgan and Citigroup , both of which report before the market opens on Tuesday. Other standard bearers, like PepsiCo and Netflix , are scheduled to release their latest financials on Thursday. “We expect investors to reward fundamental beats this quarter as…
As midsummer sets in and the trauma of the springtime sell-off fades, the markets are whispering, “Don’t worry.” With every orderly ratchet higher to a record high in the benchmark indexes, affirmed by a breakout in bitcoin as gold sleeps, a steep retreat in market volatility and a collapse in corporate-credit spreads, the investment universe is telling you to relax. It would be unwise to tune out the message, given the tone of the tape and the tilt of the evidence. But it never hurts to try to anticipate what the markets might find if they soon go looking for…
The flags of the European Union fly in front of the European Parliament.Philipp von Ditfurth | dpa | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said Saturday the U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union and Mexico that will take effect on Aug. 1.Trump revealed the new rates in letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, which he posted on his social media site Truth Social.He said that if the EU or Mexico retaliates with higher tariffs, “then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will…
The Tripadvisor logo is displayed on a tablet.Mateusz Slodkowski | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesCompany: Tripadvisor (TRIP)Business: Tripadvisor is an online travel company. It leverages its brands, technology, and capabilities to connect its global audience with partners through content, travel guidance and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants and other travel categories. Tripadvisor operates through three segments: Brand Tripadvisor, Viator and TheFork. Its Brand Tripadvisor segment is engaged in providing an online global platform for travelers to discover, generate and share authentic user-generated content in the form of ratings and reviews for destinations, points-of-interest, experiences, accommodations, restaurants and…
The Trump Organization — U.S. President Donald Trump’s family business — will team up with Romanian real estate developer SDC Imobiliare to build a tower block with luxury apartments in the capital Bucharest, the companies said.A person walks past banners showing U.S. President Donald Trump and Marian Cucsa, candidate of Republican Party of Romania, on the day of Romanian presidential election, in Bucharest, Romania, on May 4, 2025.Louisa Gouliamaki | Reuters”Trump Tower Bucharest will be developed in the heart of Romania’s capital, one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic emerging markets, bringing premium residences under the Trump brand to the…
Katie Gatti TassinCourtesy: Katie Gatti TassinThere are many unique hurdles that women face when it comes to money, such as the wage gap and caregiving responsibilities.Yet, there’s another challenge in women’s financial lives that is less-discussed — beauty costs, which can be an “insidious force in women’s financial lives,” said Katie Gatti Tassin, author of the new book “Rich Girl Nation: Taking Charge of Our Financial Futures.”More from Personal Finance:She made up to $110,000 a year as a nanny for the ultra-richMost women investors share a common regret: reportWhat the Senate Republican tax, spending bill means for your moneyTassin, who…
