Because you're tired of waiting for your boss to do it
Boost Your Own Income
Self-driven ways to earn more
From May 2024 to May 2025, wages only increased less than 2%, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. See the Daily Mint below for the actual number — it's going to shock you. Meanwhile, inflation has continued its climb, making just about everything more expensive. (Egg prices are up 42% compared to last year!)
You've probably already asked your boss for a raise. If you're still waiting on an answer, it may be time to give yourself one instead.
We rounded up a handful of ways to climb the income ladder, from watching movie previews to saving on Amazon. Check them out — the power to get a raise may just be in your own hands.
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