The first thing you should do after leaving a job interview

Plus, 7 cringe-worthy real fights couples had about money No Images? Click here       This week we talked to experts about fighting over money and house-flipping, and for people who try the latter, the former likely follows. We’re here to help, though: If HGTV is inspiring you to dive into real estate, we’ve got a primer on everything you need to know about flipping houses. And we took a look at 7 cringe-worthy real-life fights couples have had about money, getting input from couples counselors and financial advisors. It’s a jungle out there, so keep scrolling for even more good advice on job interviews, salaries and daily money management.   Janie   Take back your life There are so many potential pitfalls when it comes to buying or selling a house. Forewarned is forearmed, especially when it comes to what’s been called “the biggest scam in real estate,” dual representation, which is when an agent represents both the buyer and seller in a transaction. First-time homeowners should be especially wary, but don’t worry. We explain how, why and what to avoid.     Don't fall into this real estate trap   Deal with it Many people consider talking about money tacky or even taboo, especially at work. But there is a good reason to bring up salary with coworkers, and doing it could be crucial to both your job satisfaction and your bottom line. “If you have transparency, people are more likely to be paid what they’re worth,” says Denisse Rousseau, a professor of organizational behavior and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University. The trick, of course, is knowing when and how to bring this up – and what to do with the information you and your colleagues share. How to talk about your salary with coworkers Pro Tip: There’s one thing you should do when you first walk out of a job interview: send a thank-you note. Good manners aside, you might otherwise be leaving money on the table. In a survey, 63 percent of recruiters said they’d be more likely to hire someone who asked for slightly more money and sent a thank-you note than someone who asked for slightly less money but did not send a note. But last year, only 26 percent of entry-level applicants wrote a post-interview thank-you note. Fortunately, it can be as easy as an email – and experts told us exactly what you should include. Want more practical magic? 13 mistakes that could ruin your job interview [HuffPost] Here’s how 401(k) loans work [U.S. News] The real world is increasingly tough for 30-year-old Americans [Yahoo] 3 times to pay with a credit card (and 3 times to use cash) [PureWow] What you should know before reading someone’s money diary [HuffPost]    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe