Author: Christopher Palma

Kentucky Fried Chicken recently announced plans to leave its namesake state, making it the latest major corporation to join the mass business migration to Texas. The restaurant chain follows corporations like X (formerly Twitter) and Realtor.com, which both moved to the Lone Star state within the last year. Businesses are

Is the sky falling? And, if so, what are we to do with our retirement accounts? The last few months have been full of whiplash related to tariff negotiations, discussions and assertions, as the Trump administration implemented a 10% tariff on all incoming goods and some substantially higher rates for

Maybe you think you know Nick Cannon. The 44-year-old actor, comedian, musician and entrepreneur has been a presence on our TV screens since he was a boisterous teenager on Nickelodeon’s All That in the late ’90s, and he’s been a tabloid headline fixture since not long after that. But the

Over the last five years, more and more people have begun using the word “neurodivergent” as an umbrella term for those who think differently, such as those with ADHD or autism. It’s an empowering way to acknowledge challenges a person might face when confronted with societal expectations, without implying that

When Jatee Kearsley spent four months eating her way through Paris in 2021, she had no idea just how far her life adventures would take her. Though she and a friend visited the city with the express purpose of understanding the history of French pastries and the processes by which

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many businesses in the southeastern United States had to pivot to survive. We reoriented ourselves and our businesses in new and surprising ways. This is the gift inside the curse of trauma; we became resilient in the face of tragedy. Hurricane Helene devastated my

Smartphone apps have made our lives easier. We can book meetings, track appointments, answer emails on the fly and stay connected with loved ones. We can also invest our hard-earned cash right from our pockets.  Investment apps—applications that allow you to trade stocks, bonds, ETFS and other assets—are rising in

Life doesn’t always give us what we think we need or wish for ourselves. You may have thought that you’d be further into your career at this point in your life. Or, you may feel frustrated that the relationships you’ve had are not the lifelong partnerships you are seeking.  It’s

Losing a family member or friend is an emotionally overwhelming experience that requires time to grieve, reflect and manage necessary arrangements.  For employees, it also means navigating the challenge of stepping away from work. While many companies have bereavement policies, these policies aren’t always comprehensive or flexible enough to meet

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Aretha Franklin boldly told us all what it meant to her in her hit song. Yet, the ideal extends well beyond a catchy tune and one artist’s interpretation.  The word respect has many different meanings and applications. You can possess self-respect, show others respect and expect the same in