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Author: Christopher Palma

Premarital Money Talks: How to Talk About Finances Before Tying the Knot

More than half of married Americans and more than two-thirds of engaged Americans find it difficult to have a serious money discussion with their partner, according to a NerdWallet survey. Shatavia Thomas, a licensed marriage and family therapist, says that’s not altogether surprising. “[Money conversations] are still very much taboo.

9 Ways to Prevent Burnout at Work When You’re Feeling Stressed

Are you feeling stressed about your job and overwhelmed by your work? Experiencing continued stressors can cause you to become burned out, leaving you unable to focus on day-to-day tasks or perform them to the best of your ability. But you can take back control of your performance by identifying

Ameyalli: Deepak Chopra’s Newest Wellness Vision

He’s one of the world’s most famous people. So famous, all you need to hear is his first name—Deepak—and you know exactly who he is. Deepak Chopra, M.D. has carved out a worldwide presence in the wellness world over the past thirty years, leading the way in bringing awareness and

Unpacking the Science of Heartbreak With Florence Williams 

Love, for most people, is the least scientific thing they could imagine. Can we equate steamy chemistry with the pulsing heat of an eruptive volcano, or the seismic roar of passion to the cataclysmic tumbling of ice from the top of a glacier? Sure. Might we describe the tenderness of

Chris Ronzio Wants You to Make a Business Playbook

Chris Ronzio, founder and CEO of Trainual and author of The Business Playbook, refers to himself as a serial entrepreneur—someone who repeats the behavior of starting things. Looking at his track record, it’s hard to argue with him. Ronzio started his first real business at 14 years old. He developed

Making the Transition From Military Service to Building Businesses

For some people, being in the military is a lifelong career. For others, it’s a springboard to entrepreneurship. Veterans Shelby Dziwulski, Raquel Riley Thomas and Aubrey Carlson applied their fine-tuned military skills, like discipline, hard work and team building, to become successful entrepreneurs. Their enterprises are among the over 5%

How Much Should We Share About Our Personal Lives at Work?

We spend a lot of time at work, and we have different preferences in how we engage with our colleagues. Some people overshare and want to integrate their personal lives with their work lives. Others are more reserved and prefer to keep their personal lives completely separate from work—a preference

Marketing Copywriting Clichés to Avoid to Make Your Brand Stand Out

I never planned to be a marketing strategist. When I was wrapping up my master’s in journalism and beginning to look for Ph.D. advisers, my partner had a “come to earth” talk with me. My children didn’t have any more tolerance for mommy being in graduate school. I quickly realized