Inspirational

Running a small business means lots of daily fires and immediate problems to solve. There are only so many hours in a day, so longer-term decisions, like planning for retirement, can get pushed aside in the face of more on-the-spot issues. In fact, finding and researching the best retirement plans for small businesses can take […]

I first encountered Coral Vita President and Co-founder Gator Halpern on the Summit at Sea expedition aboard Virgin Voyages. The cruise is an iteration of an annual global meeting hosted by Summit that Jody Levy, the organization’s global director, CEO and owner, says is “a foundation to nurture and connect the makers across the planet,

You need a good night’s sleep to function properly. But too often, our minds race at bedtime and our bodies remain tense. Choosing the best time to sleep can help you wake up feeling refreshed and optimize your daily habits. Still, battling a restless mind and insomnia isn’t easy. Guided sleep meditations provide a solution

Everyone was quitting. Employers were struggling with retention and having to adapt with cutting-edge strategies, offerings and salaries to stay afloat. But the tides have changed. Now, the new future-of-work buzzword is a little less edgy than its predecessors: the Big Stay is all about, well, staying put. The rate of Americans quitting their jobs

Most of us are living in a hybrid world of in-person and virtual interactions. It may feel easier than ever to keep relationships shallow. But surface-level relationships are fundamentally unsatisfying. You need to go deeper. Learning how to connect with people in your community and organization is the key to so much of what you

You spend months, possibly even years, hunting for the right job. You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because,

Many of us like to unwind with a glass of wine or a cold beer. But we also want to feel and be our best. Over time, an apéritif on Friday can become three cocktails on a Tuesday. The best nonalcoholic drinks provide an opportunity to develop a more mindful relationship with alcohol. Whether you

Many people consider it taboo to discuss money, politics and religion, as any polite conversationalist or savvy dater knows. But we can’t always dismiss money conversations in the workplace—nor should we. Here are a few tips for how to deftly navigate this sometimes awkward topic. 3 common money conversations in the workplace and how to

When Pauline Idogho was pregnant and tired of seltzer and lime as her go-to drink, she began dreaming of something sophisticated—something that still felt like an indulgence. Throughout her roughly 15-year career in investment banking, international development and renewable energy financing, she traveled to over 30 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Most people are familiar with retirement savings plans, like a 401(k) or a Roth IRA. But other options are available that provide a way to save for your golden years, especially if you’re self-employed or own a small business. A SIMPLE IRA is just one of these plans. It’s an easy-to-manage retirement account that lets