Title: Calculate Your Raise: Help the Johnsons Net an Extra $45,000 for College Tagline: From Soccer Mom to Salary Warrior: Negotiate an Extra $15,000 Net to Cover College Costs Problem: John and Mary, both 42, earn a combined $450,000 annually. They have three children aged 15, 16, and 17, all college-bound within the next three years. They've crunched the numbers and realize they're short $15,000 per year, per child, to comfortably cover tuition, books, and living expenses. Mary is considering asking for a raise at her company but is unsure how much to ask for to actually net that additional $15,000 after taxes and deductions. She's worried about over-asking or, worse, not asking for enough. Solution: Mary uses the Net to Gross Calculator to determine the exact gross salary increase she needs to request. By inputting her current income, deductions, and desired net increase of $15,000, the calculator reveals she needs to negotiate a gross salary increase of approximately $28,000 (depending on state and local taxes). With this precise figure, Mary confidently approaches her manager with a well-researched and justified request. She also uses the Student Loan Calculator to estimate potential loan amounts for her children, reducing their reliance on parental contributions. ROI: Mary secures the $28,000 raise. This nets her family an additional $15,000 annually after taxes, providing the extra funds needed for her children’s college education. Over four years of college per child, this represents a total of $180,000 secured to help her children avoid massive student loan debt. This also allows her to avoid using the HELOC for college expenses, saving potentially thousands more in interest over the life of the loan. Description: Worried about affording three college tuitions? Use this calculator to determine the gross salary increase you need to negotiate to net an extra $15,000 annually after taxes. Confidently approach your next salary review prepared and informed. Category: Lead Gen