I talk and write about money all day. So it’s rare that someone comes to me with a money question that makes me uncomfortable or that I find hard to answer.
But a couple of weeks ago, I was at a party with someone who had just gotten into journalism. He asked me about my career trajectory and my current gig. Do I get assignments or pitch my own stuff? How do I balance frequent deadlines with in-depth reporting? Then, suddenly: How much money do I make? READ MORE