Author: Christopher Palma

As far as appearances go, my summer stay at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida, was nothing out of the ordinary for a vacation along the Gulf of Mexico. That is to say, it was dazzling. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is once again open for business. (Photo

A small Manhattan pizza joint has been named the new home of the world’s best pizza.  Una Pizza Napoletana, of 175 Orchard St., is a traditional, long-standing, family-run restaurant that has always kept its winning formula to success close to home, promising to never expand or franchise out.  50 Top

“I love doing taxes,” said no one, ever—except maybe accountants. But freelancers aren’t accountants. They are writers, Uber drivers, graphic designers, shift workers and others who may not have learned how to do taxes growing up. As a result, taxes can feel like an overwhelming task to tackle, whether it’s

Concerns about the security of business communication tools like Slack have surfaced following the massive data breach that hit The Walt Disney Company over the summer. The debacle prompted Disney to announce in an email to staffers last week that it would remove Slack from all of its business units

My mom and I haven’t had the best relationship. In fact, we were not speaking at all when I found out that I was pregnant for the first time. A photo I emailed her of my ultrasound set us off on our healing journey, and our relationship has continued to

It’s a debate that has raged on since the early pandemic days: Employers vacillate between giving employees remote, flexible working options and worrying about their productivity levels and whether they are missing out on the benefits of in-person collaboration. This pendulum swing has ended for Amazon. On Sept. 16, Amazon

It has been exciting to participate in and observe how the gig economy is reshaping the multimedia industry. At the intersection of technology and creativity, the gig economy is not just a trend; it has fundamentally changed how we think about work, talent and business. Gone are the days when

Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a student just starting out or someone juggling a career and family life, having the right financial tools is essential for everyone. The proper tools can help you increase your financial literacy, set goals and plan for the future. In this fast-based world, budgeting apps

One of TikTok’s recent wellness trends, the “dopamine menu,” is meant to help boost motivation and bring joy to life with a curated menu of activities. By organizing daily activities that release dopamine—known as the brain’s pleasure and reward neurotransmitter—people are discovering new ways to cultivate motivation and enhance mental

Gone are the days when your golf handicap determined whether or not your business would succeed. The country club conversations of yore are losing their luster as fresh network opportunities that more readily engage today’s diverse business professionals emerge.  The statistics paint the picture: Just 27% of new golfers are