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5 Money Accomplishments You Should Be Proud Of

Don't beat yourself up over the financial challenges ahead. Be proud of what you've already accomplished.

When you get a raise, it's tempting to go all out and celebrate. You can still do that — without spending all your new hard-earned dollars.

Nice job! Be sure to follow up your promotion or raise with plenty more of what got you here.

When your paycheck is only making ends meet, it takes a toll on your money and your mood. It's time to get proactive.

You went from barely making ends meet to being flush with cash. Don't abandon your broke budget!

You just got a raise, but before you start celebrating, take a few minutes to think about how more money is going to change things for you.

Congrats on those extra dollars in your paycheck! Don't just blow through 'em, though. Put the extra money to work.

When you get turned down for a raise, hope is not lost. There are other things your employer may be willing to give up, instead.

Congrats on the promotion! After your celebratory happy dance, it's time to get busy promoting your finances, too.

Ever forget your wallet on a date? Believe it or not, there's a graceful way out of that awkward moment and these nine others, too.

Congratulations on the raise — you earned it! Now keep it to yourself.

You want a raise, but when is it right to ask for one? Here are five times you've definitely earned a pay bump — and are likely to get it.

Accepting a higher-paying job offer is an automatic "yes," right? Not exactly — here's why you may want to turn the money down.

A side hustle is great for extra income. Be sure to grab the other extras it brings, too, like new skills and opportunities for your "real" career.

They're offering more money and another rung up the ladder — Hooray! Before you take the job, be sure the extra money is actually worth it.

We all want to impress the boss and get ahead (or at least get a raise). Make sure your efforts at advancement aren't actually pushing you back.

Even the best employees make mistakes, and sometimes it's simply because they're trying too hard. Are your good work habits holding you back?

The best way to get a promotion — and a raise — may not be working hard and well. Start sharpening your wit (and rubbing your lucky rabbit's foot).

Before you ask for a raise, be sure to ask these six probing questions that uncover what you're actually worth.

Believe it or not, wages are finally beginning to rise. Make sure your boat is rising with the tide by making some critical career moves.