Scaling a business: How & when to do it
Many entrepreneurs start a business with the goal of one day running a large company. While you might start small, you can dream big and create a plan to expand — or scale — your […]
How a cruise can help (or hurt) your budget
The number of vacationers hopping aboard a cruise has increased steadily. In 2019 alone, 30 million people are expected to go on cruises, almost double the number of passengers a decade ago. There’s many reasons […]
6 deal breakers to watch out for when buying a home
We’ve talked before about things you should overlook when house hunting, but being flexible and seeing past a home’s imperfections isn’t always the thing to do. Don’t get us wrong, there are a lot of things that […]
5 key differences between credit scores & credit reports
Credit scores have become synonymous with credit reports over the years, but there are some key differences you should know about. For one thing, you might be surprised to find upon reviewing your free credit reports that […]
Why do moms still feel guilty about working?
Working mom guilt is a powerful, negative force that is as dated as it is prevalent. I have written on this topic extensively through my blog, my podcast, and on my Forbes column. Most recently, […]
How to stop being so pushy at work
I recently reached out to my social media including my 540k Twitter followers about what they thought was the difference between being passionate and pushy. It generated many interesting and thoughtful responses. The main essence was that […]
How to fight the opioid crisis & your student loan debt
The opioid epidemic and skyrocketing student loan debt are two of the nation’s most publicized challenges. On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, according to the CDC. Meanwhile, student loan debt […]
I received a life insurance death benefit last year. Do I need to pay taxes on it?
Life insurance policies name a designated beneficiary or beneficiaries to receive a payout, or death benefit, in the case of the policyholder’s death. The beneficiary will then file a claim with the life insurance company […]
7 best hiring practices for small business owners in 2019
As you grow your small business, you may need more people on your team to help you achieve your goals. The employees you hire set the foundation for your company’s success, noted Joanne Markow, founding partner of Boston-based […]
The most ridiculous things businesses have tried to take as tax deductions
As a small business owner, you want to take every legal tax deduction you can to lower your tax bill. But lingerie? A petting zoo? Daily breakfast eaten at your desk? As it turns out, […]