Dear Donating to Charity: I do think a “no” can be a bit harsh to say to someone who is asking you for money on the streets, but you are right to donate to charity rather than street hustlers.

If the raise is also intended as a solution to a non-monetary problem at work, consider if you’d prefer the problem actually get solved instead of getting a small bump in your compensation.

Money is great—but it’s not the only form of compensation out there. If your job offers you more money, ... There are a few specific situations when you should turn one down.