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Strategies to Increase Income
The world is not enough. Despite earning more than enough to live a comfortable life, we always end up wanting more. Give a read if you are looking for ideas.
Pitfalls of Wealth Accumulation
Living paycheck to paycheck on a CRNA salary is easier than one might think. Avoid these bad decisions to ensure your escape from the rat race. We have a great profession, but it’s nice to have an exit plan.
Contract Negotiations: Maximize your Compensation
Six-figures over 3 years. My contract increase via negotiation. Negotiation is not thievery, but rather the agreement reached through discussion. Both parties come out ahead and feel like winners using the techniques discussed by an FBI negotiator in his best selling book.
Factors of Wealth Building: The Maintenance Phase
If you reach financial independence, do your best to keep it. Nothing worse than starting over. Read about factors to consider when maintaining your nest egg for the long run.
Factors of Wealth Building: The Accumulation Phase
There are two phases of wealth building and this article speaks to the “accumulation phase.” How to grow a money tree that produces enough fruit to support your way of life.
Compare Job Offers: A Spreadsheet to Compute Hourly Earnings
It’s tough to compare job offers. Some have a high base wage — others, great benefits. Are you okay taking call? Do they expect 30 hours per week or 60? There are so many variables when comparing contracts. I found hourly earnings to be the equalizer when I was going through various offers. Check out the spreadsheet to run the numbers for yourself!
Handling Student Loans
Student loans are a reality of most high opportunity cost professions. How student loans are handled determines financial success.
Find a Battle Buddy: Your Financial Success Depends on it
Financial success is not an individual support. Find that certain person who will make your success inevitable.
Evaluating your Financial Fitness
Financial comparisons are tough, especially for professions with a high opportunity costs. Read about the best way to set short and long-term financial goals.
CRNA Money, Now What?
It feels good to be a practicing CRNA and see the paycheck that accompanies the position. But what to do now that I am earning CRNA level compensation?