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Forget Star Signs—How’s Your Financial Compatibility?

Financial compatibility isn’t often a top priority when it comes to committing to someone—but it should be. Along with ensuring that you’re aligned on key life decisions, like whether marriage and kids are on the table or not, it’s crucial to know that you and your partner are on the

Productivity Hacks For A More Efficient Workday

Life is a never-ending cycle of striving to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time. Perhaps this is the true American dream.  In today’s life-in-the-fast-lane world, we all have relentless to-do lists of professional responsibilities and home chores that demand attention. Unfortunately, we can’t add more hours to the

7 Easy Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System

Daily germ exposure is as natural as the changes that swirl around us. Everything from COVID-19 to the common cold—whether you catch or escape a bug— is layered. Seemingly ordinary actions can contribute to your immunity or lack of it, and frequently go unnoticed. This includes the natural rhythm of

IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could happen as soon as next week. This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, by ordering agencies

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

The NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward companies that haven’t pulled back from diversity, equity and inclusion programs under conservative pressure, and the nation’s oldest civil rights organization is listing which brands have stood by — or reversed — past commitments to DEI. The NAACP says the spending guide it

What to Do When Your Star Employee is a Chronic Complainer

Just about everyone has worked with a Complainer at least once in their career. You know the type—always criticizing upper management, predicting the company is going down the tubes, saying not enough money is spent on advertising, etc., etc.  According to Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World, the

Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important & Key Ways To Improve It

Emotional intelligence is arguably one of the most important tools you’ll need in life. From personal life to workplace performance, it’s key to accelerating success. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage your own emotions and understand those of the people around you. It’s often considered a driving force

45 Perseverance Quotes to Inspire Determination & Endurance

Perseverance is more than just not giving up; it’s the steadfast pursuit of a goal despite challenges, failures and obstacles. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines perseverance as “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure or opposition.”  It embodies grit, determination and strength, pushing us to overcome difficulties and emerge

Forget Star Signs—How’s Your Financial Compatibility?

Financial compatibility isn’t often a top priority when it comes to committing to someone—but it should be. Along with ensuring that you’re aligned on key life decisions, like whether marriage and kids are on the table or not, it’s crucial to know that you and your partner are on the

Productivity Hacks For A More Efficient Workday

Life is a never-ending cycle of striving to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time. Perhaps this is the true American dream.  In today’s life-in-the-fast-lane world, we all have relentless to-do lists of professional responsibilities and home chores that demand attention. Unfortunately, we can’t add more hours to the

7 Easy Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System

Daily germ exposure is as natural as the changes that swirl around us. Everything from COVID-19 to the common cold—whether you catch or escape a bug— is layered. Seemingly ordinary actions can contribute to your immunity or lack of it, and frequently go unnoticed. This includes the natural rhythm of

IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could happen as soon as next week. This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, by ordering agencies

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

The NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward companies that haven’t pulled back from diversity, equity and inclusion programs under conservative pressure, and the nation’s oldest civil rights organization is listing which brands have stood by — or reversed — past commitments to DEI. The NAACP says the spending guide it

What to Do When Your Star Employee is a Chronic Complainer

Just about everyone has worked with a Complainer at least once in their career. You know the type—always criticizing upper management, predicting the company is going down the tubes, saying not enough money is spent on advertising, etc., etc.  According to Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World, the

Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important & Key Ways To Improve It

Emotional intelligence is arguably one of the most important tools you’ll need in life. From personal life to workplace performance, it’s key to accelerating success. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage your own emotions and understand those of the people around you. It’s often considered a driving force

45 Perseverance Quotes to Inspire Determination & Endurance

Perseverance is more than just not giving up; it’s the steadfast pursuit of a goal despite challenges, failures and obstacles. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines perseverance as “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure or opposition.”  It embodies grit, determination and strength, pushing us to overcome difficulties and emerge