Even though most people don't realize it, the latest research posits that mistakes, errors, and disastrous decisions are more useful for helping people perform better.
Experience is often the best teacher: Lessons learned are often the best lessons; the more painful the lesson, the...
If you're having a difficult time spending less and saving more, it may take more than sheer will to make that change. Overspending is a widespread problem and one that can seriously wreck your ability to save. But there are a few strategies you can adopt to help you put that bad habit to rest...
Redeeming for stuff, not cash, is your biggest sin.
You may be wasting your credit card rewards. At least, that's the conclusion of an annual Consumer Spending Index released by TD Bank; their late-October study included survey information conducted from March 22 to March 28 from 1,002...
The keys to happiness
Do you, like many people, have a mental list of things you think you need to be truly happy? There are many externals our society teaches us to chase: success, wealth, fame, power, good looks, romantic love. But are they the keys to happiness?
The research says no, at...
During quarantine, it can feel like the days melt together into one. While your work and social life might seem monotonous at the moment, a new study suggests that a small change of scenery or routine can improve your mood.
Researchers from New York University and the University of Miami...
There’s a popular term being thrown around, “employee engagement”.
Well, just so we’re clear:
A recent Gallup poll...
There is incredible power in our daily habits. This can be a positive thing—incorporating healthy habits can have a tremendous impact on our wellbeing and help us feel more focused and productive as we go about our workday—or a negative—in the case of unhealthy habits that...
Hate Exercise? Try these tips that may just change your mind.
You don’t have to be a gym hero to get enough physical activity to improve your health. There are a lot of ways to make regular activity part of your life – which can help you have more energy, handle stress better,...
In response to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, many mortgage lenders are increasing their credit score requirements for mortgage applicants to protect themselves and borrowers from defaulting. JPMorgan Chase, one of the nation’s largest lenders, released...
On June 3, 2019, my wife and I welcomed our daughter into the world. She’s barely old enough to walk, so her job (mostly eating and sleeping) hasn’t changed much.
But, one day, she’ll need some money and life advice. As a father who has spent much of his...
“No one can take your joy.”
We all have those instances when frustration, stress, or negative rumination threaten to ruin our day — and it’s up to us to course-correct and reclaims our mood and productivity. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple...
Aren’t 401(k)’s supposed to help companies retain employees?
Why don’t employees...
Sometimes all the inspiration you need to build a better team can be found in a few simple words of wisdom.
Say you want to change careers. Or start a business. Or get fit, or get healthier, or take your life in a new direction. Huge goals are almost impossible to...
Chances are you like technology but sometimes struggle to use it.
It’s as if you need a degree in computer science just to understand the latest lingo – gigahertz this, megapixel that, terabyte this – so wouldn’t it be refreshing if there were quick and easy ways to get...
Yes, it’s possible
Happiness looks different for everyone. For you, maybe it’s being at peace with who you are. Or having a secure network of friends who accept you unconditionally. Or the freedom to pursue your deepest dreams.
Regardless of your version of true happiness, living...
Which Bank Is Best?
Is it time to open a bank account but you’re not sure which bank to choose? Switching banks takes effort, so selecting the right bank is an important decision you only want to make once.
If you're wondering which bank is best for your needs, take these steps to get...
Whether you are hunched over a laptop in a makeshift workspace or slouched on the couch binge-watching TV, you know — and can feel — that sitting for long periods can sabotage your health. From head to toe, these simple exercises can provide relief, restore muscle function and...
Experts share advice for helping kids deal with fear in the aftermath of events like the killing of George Floyd.
When harrowing events like acts of police brutality dominate the national conversation, adults aren’t the only ones with emotional reactions.
Kids tend to pick up on the...
