How to Get the Salary You Deserve

If you brought your A-game to your last interview and scored yourself an offer, congratulations! Standing out from a sea of competitors enough to hear that coveted phrase “You’re hired!” is nothing to take lightly.

Now comes perhaps the even harder part—negotiating your salary. Playing your cards right during the hiring stage and getting your optimal salary will set you on the road for financial success at each raise and promotion in the future, and will impact savings and retirement contributions.