Virtually everyone would love to receive a pay raise from their employer. Whether or not said raise is deserved or feasible depends upon many factors and circumstances. However, there are still certain steps that employees should take when they are pondering asking for a salary increase.

Consider the Value You Bring to the Company

As people gradually enter various stages of their later life, they may begin to consider the merits of retirement. While some individuals decide to keep working, others feel as though they have worked for long enough and are ready to retire. However, before one enters retirement, there are some very important things they need to do.

Make Sure You Have Enough Money to Retire

Any individual who wishes to achieve financial health must first obtain multiple streams of income. In business and in life, a singular source of revenue is simply not enough. Many people work as employees for various businesses or corporations. They are generally paid a salary which allows them to live (somewhat) comfortably. More often than not, so long as working people are able to pay the bills, they …

There are many people who take out a payday loan in good faith, with the full intention of paying it back as they should. However, there are just as many who have something happen that prevents them from meeting that obligation. Then there are a few who feel they've been treated rather unfairly due to high fees and other expenditures in regards to the loan. Now, the worst …

Too many Canadians run from their debt and try to bury their head in the sand. It's not because they are losers--it's simply because they just don't know what to do. They think by not communicating and not answering those letters the debt will somehow just disappear, but that isn't going to happen. One of the worst things that a debtor can do when a debt collector calls …

Canadians don't always have to turn to a costly personal loan to overcome financial hardship. There are options available to them. These more affordable choices will protect credit and actually assist with building a better credit history. Before ever applying for any type of loan, the borrower should weigh the reasons as to why they need it. Depending upon the reason, or the need--there might be far better …

The day of lovers--that's what Valentines Day is all about. But those constant, influx of commercials can make some Canadian couples feel uneasy and filled with anxiety. If the idea of this holiday looming scares you, there's no need for it too. No one ever said you had to spend a fortune to express your love. That's a sad myth. It's the thought that counts, believe it or …

Planning savings resolutions might strike fear in some Canadian households, but it really can be easier than you think! If you're really going to be successful this time around you have to look at how you've managed years in the past too! Find your mistakes and don't make them again. Pinpoint your weaknesses and do everything you can to avoid them. For example, if you crave dinner out …

Cyber Monday is finally here and we thought we would help shoppers out just a bit. The bottom line here is to save money, right? Cyber Monday is right next to Black Friday and it was established so no shoppers would feel left out. Now, you are supposed to be choosy! Don't fall into every deal you see until you compare it. Canadians shouldn't impulse shop just because …

Canadians spend more than 40% of their monthly income on housing, which is extraordinary. However, this dilemma is occurring all across the United States as well. Because of the stagnation in wages, but the increases in housing and other living costs--Canadians are struggling to stay above water. Some Canadians can only dream of becoming a homeowner. Canadians who do manage to acquire a home struggle from month to …