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Melanie Lockert

Melanie Lockert is a freelance wordsmith, a passionate debt fighter, and frugal lovin' minimalist who writes at DearDebt.com. She devotes 50% of her income to student loan debt and is often dreaming of her next adventure.

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A smiling young woman in a professional black blazer and white shirt shakes hands across a desk with a man whose back is to the camera. They sit in a bright office setting with large windows. The image represents a successful job interview and the critical moment of salary negotiation, illustrating the article's point that confident new graduates who negotiate their first job offer can significantly increase their lifetime earnings. Source: The College Investor
March 18, 2026

Study: Not Negotiating Your First Salary Could Cost $1M In Career Lifetime Earnings

Did you know that failing to negotiate your first salary will cost you $1 million in lifetime earnings! Try these proven negotiation strategies.

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  • New York University, Master of Arts in Performance Studies

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