Gig workers failing to save for retirement About 70% of self-employed gig economy workers are unprepared financially for retirement, with a third of this group setting aside no money for retirement at all, according a survey by Betterment. Freelancers and self-employed workers should educate themselves about retirement options and realize that the tax code is in their favor, financial expert Ric Edelman points out. Fast Company online (10/5)Experts weigh in on salary negotiation tactics Avoid using ultimatums in a salary negotiation, as they usually backfire and can damage your reputation, Steven Lindner points out. By being polite and respectful you can turn a no into a yes now or in the future while also maintaining your positive reputation. CNBC (10/6)
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Making the Connection
There's not always power in numbers when it comes to networking Quality of connections is more important than the quantity of connections, suggests Darrah Brustein, adding that connecting with the right person can significantly alter one's career trajectory in a positive manner. Forbes (10/7)
A 22-pound rock used for decades as a doorstop by a Michigan farmer has been identified by Central Michigan University geology professor Mona Sirbescu as a meteorite valued at over $100,000. The meteorite is the sixth-largest found in the state, and Sirbescu is continuing her evaluation to discover which asteroid the meteorite comes from. Detroit Free Press (10/5)
