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Journalist and author, Alex Holder, explains why she believes we need to get better at talking about money, if we want to feel in control of our finances.

Talking about money

To earn more money you’re going to have to ask for it. Here are some tips on maximising your pay, from small email hacks to embracing the tension of negotiation.

How to negotiate your freelance rate

Alex Holder is a freelance writer and author of Open Up: Why Talking About Money Will Change Your Life. She has written for The Guardian, ELLE, Refinery29 and Grazia.