Career & salary tools
Free calculators for the money side of your career — salary benchmarks, raise and offer math, total-comp and equity, degree and certification ROI, and freelance rates. Every tool shows real numbers.
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How to Negotiate a Raise in 2026 (and What It's Really Worth)
A data-backed playbook for asking for a raise in 2026: what percentage to target, the exact script, and how to check the raise beats inflation before you celebrate.
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Is a College Degree Worth It? How to Run the ROI
A degree is an investment with a cost, a payoff, and a break-even year. See the real earnings gap, the total four-year cost, and how to calculate your degree's ROI.
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W-2 vs 1099: The Real Take-Home Pay Difference
A 1099 rate needs to be far higher than a W-2 salary to match it. See the self-employment tax, lost benefits, and the exact break-even math with a worked example.
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