Author: Christopher Palma

Every summer our family of five likes to travel. Last year, we wanted to venture to Paris but between the high cost of airfare and the Summer Olympics, it just wasn’t feasible. Instead, we opted to go to the Caribbean Island of St. Martin on a direct flight from Boston

If there’s one timeless principle of success that’s as cliché as it is true, it’s the age-old concept of discipline.  Parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, movie stars, wrestlers—basically, anyone who has lived enough under the sun—all have something to say about the benefits of discipline and its role in personal growth,

Retirement is the goal, and finding the funds to make that happen is key. But how do you calculate the amount you’ll need for 20 or 30 years of retirement? What can you do to increase your savings right now? And what else do you need to consider when you

As U.S. retail companies implement widespread layoffs to reduce expenses, major players such as Starbucks, Kohl’s and Forever 21 are following suit. The rising instability in consumer-sector employment raises pressing questions about long-term labor market trends and the strategies workers must adopt to remain resilient.  Layoff wave hits Kohl’s, Forever

Networking is an essential skill for career growth and professional success. In today’s connected world, the ability to make and maintain meaningful relationships with proper follow-up can give you opportunities while providing valuable mentorship. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to advance, knowing how to

Reverse mortgages have a bad reputation. News stories have long detailed how unscrupulous lenders have used these mortgages to scam seniors out of their homes by pressuring them into borrowing against the home’s equity without understanding the risks. “It’s the elephant in the room.…It was a bad loan for a

Tia Mowry jumped onto the pop culture scene in the mid-’90s when she starred in Sister, Sister, an ABC sitcom. In the years that followed, she went on to produce and act in myriad TV shows and movies, including The Game and Netflix’s Family Reunion—the latter won two NAACP Image

Did you know that a large portion of perfectly good food gets wasted before it ever gets the chance to be consumed? An estimated 30%-40% of the American food supply is pitched into landfills. This alarming statistic triggered vegan cookbook author and founder and CEO of PlantYou Carleigh Bodrug to

Strong communication skills are key to both personal and professional success. When you are a skilled public speaker and a good communicator, you can share your ideas effectively, express your needs and desires clearly, avoid conflict and inspire others to trust in your leadership.  Developing strong communication and public speaking

In March 2023, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its sixth assessment report. This report detailed current and projected climate change and established its 2050 goal: achieving global net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by the year 2050 so that global warming is limited to no more than 1.5 degrees