Author: Christopher Palma

I’ve been working for most of my life. I got my first official job at age 15, cleaning churches on a janitorial crew. I remember how good it felt to get a paycheck after working hard. I went to the bank with my mother to cash the check and had

Eventbrite’s new redesigned app boasts a modern look, making event discovery and social planning easier than ever. With this update and a fresh brand identity, the company is doubling down on creating unforgettable social experiences and reaching the Gen Z market where it thrives.  Eventbrite eyes a comeback with new

Tax season is upon us, and we all want to find ways to reduce our tax liability. This is especially true if you own a small or mid-sized company where every dollar really counts. Read on for expert tips and tricks that can help your business take advantage of every

Sometimes you have to look back to go forward, learning from others’ experiences and soaking up their knowledge as you go. Luckily, the decades that came before us gave rise to some of the greatest minds in history—and judging from all their accomplishments, they knew a thing or two about

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