Author: Christopher Palma

As a child, Angela Duncan didn’t really understand money—only that her family didn’t have much of it. They bounced from place to place, living in motel rooms, garages, Section 8 housing and even cars. But as she got older, she began to realize that mastering money was her ticket out

With the recent global tech outage causing multiple days of flight cancellations and thousands of stranded passengers, the discussion around travel insurance has become even more relevant.  Travel insurance is one of those things you don’t need until you really need it, so many people choose to travel without it.

President Joe Biden surprised Democrats and Republicans alike when he stepped down following intense scrutiny calling for him to drop out of the presidential race. Public perception of his physical and mental health, along with his older age, led to numerous callouts for him to reconsider pursuing leading the country

Often, we think about how much we would like to learn to play the guitar, take up knitting or write a novel. But many of us only dream about finding time for a new hobby rather than committing to making it a priority. I’ve been saying I want to learn

Nobody could have predicted today’s C-suite leaders would need to know how to navigate artificial intelligence, let alone a pandemic, a volatile economy and global unrest. Given the unpredictable nature of the future unknowns, hiring teams have a unique challenge and an opportunity—finding leaders with timeless strengths. Laura Gassner Otting

Any parent who has taken extended time off work to raise their kids knows that trying to return to the workforce is a daunting task. Applications are met with questions about gaps on their resume—and if parents aren’t overlooked or rejected and do eventually get hired, the logistical nightmare of

In recent years, the global business landscape has shifted toward socially and environmentally responsible practices, led by “Benefit-For-All” Corporations or B Corps. These for-profit companies meet high standards of performance, accountability and transparency. The movement began in 2006 with the founding of B Lab, a nonprofit institution that developed the “B

When I arrived at the Chicago premiere of the documentary Microphone Check, it was clear that the theater didn’t know how hot this film was going to be. The staff behind the concession stand was running around, filling popcorn buckets and pouring drinks. It was a couple of minutes past

Given that every living thing on the planet grows older, the multi-billion-dollar anti-aging market seems more defeatist than helpful. But as wellness takes center stage, the goal of looking superficially youthful has turned inward in favor of longevity or making the most of aging via health. Scientific breakthroughs related to

With a projected 650,000 construction jobs open in the U.S. and fewer workers entering the trades than in previous decades, the United States is facing a skilled worker crisis.  While the manufacturing industry emerged strong after the COVID-19 pandemic, it could be facing up to 1.9 million unfilled manufacturing jobs