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Today’s post comes from Ashley, a fellow S&S reader. Think you’re already making enough money? Ha! Us either. Here are a few ways to make sure you’re making as much as you should be!

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Are You Really Bringing As Much Money As You Could Be?

When it comes to money, we all want to earn as much as we can.

But more often than not, you’ll feel like your earnings aren’t really as high as you’d wish. And that’s normal. Because money is often seen as a tough subject to talk about.

When it comes to your job, you often accept your salary and leave it at that. You never really know what you can do to really increase the amount you earn. Or worse, you just assume that your salary is all you’ll ever be able to earn.

But when it comes to finding financial success, you often have to realize that it’s all in your mindset. You can earn as much money as you want to, but you have to be prepared to work for it.

So let’s take a look at the income increasing options you have.

Working For That Pay Rise

First up, we’re going to talk about your salary.

You may be earning a set amount now, but that shouldn’t be the amount you earn forever. If you  want to aim for a higher salary, you need to be able to show that you’re worth it.

This means that you have to figure out what you need to do in your current job role to go above and beyond what’s expected of you. And have proof of the results you get.

Then you’ll be able to make a strong case when you ask for more money.

Working That Second Job

Alternatively, if you know that you don’t have any option for getting a pay rise, or you’re already earning as much as you can be at your job, maybe you should consider adding a second job.

If you have evenings and weekends free, why not fill your time with something that can make you extra money?

Chasing Down Compensation

With your job(s) square away, ask yourself if you’re owed any money. Maybe you’re due compensation from a previous employer or freelance arrangement. If you think you’re owed money, find out more about Greene Broillet & Wheeler or another local firm to help you locate money owed to you and collect.

This may be a simple way to top up your income for this year.

Investing What You’ve Got

If you’re not already investing any money that you have, it might be time to start.

Because if you have more than your emergency fund sitting in savings, you’re leaving money on the table. Start investing to earn completely passive income.

Starting Your Own Thing

And finally, you may also want to finally start that business that you’ve wanted to do for ages!

Because when it comes to earning more, there’s nothing like being in control of what you’re able to earn to help you get the biggest pay rise of all.