Motivational

Starting a business can be intimidating, but opening a franchise can make the process a little easier for would-be entrepreneurs. These tried-and-true business opportunities come with more support and greater brand recognition, as well as economies of scale. If you’re hoping to start a business this year, these are some of the best franchises to […]

“I’ve got a gut feeling about it.” “She has incredible instincts.” “I just get a bad vibe from that guy.”  Feelings, a sixth sense, a hunch or just vibes—whatever you want to call it—at some point throughout our lives, we all use our intuition. What if we told you that scientific research actually supports trusting

Excerpted from Acquisitional Wealth, copyright © 2024 by Josh Tolley. Reprinted with permission from Matt Holt Books, an imprint of BenBella Books, Inc. All rights reserved. How are you going to actually pay for a business acquisition? There are really two elements to this question: 1. How are you going to come up with the

Friendships are one of the most important relationships that a person can have. Our friends bring a lot to the table, including helping us live richer lives and offering social support through good and bad times. But sometimes, friends grow apart over time and friendships end. This can be for any number of reasons, like

People in their 60s often face the decades in two parts: the run-up to retirement and retirement itself. Although retirement may have a date on the human resources calendar, it can—and perhaps should—involve years of transition. To navigate both phases of this important decade, here are the biggest financial mistakes to avoid in your 60s,

Working from home means comfort food is always available. It’s too easy to grab a chocolate bar or a bag of pretzels after a Zoom meeting when your kitchen is footsteps away. Being at home also tends to blur the boundaries between work and your personal life. You might be so busy that you work

Military life is full of sacrifices, both for the member who serves and the family that stands beside them. For some military families, those sacrifices include access to a fulfilling, well-paid career. Others have to pause their career ambitions altogether. Multiple factors contribute to issues with military spouse unemployment, from potentially moving every few years

She’s a serial entrepreneur, podcast host and author. And she’s determined to get people who have the money and mission to make “big leaps” in their entrepreneurial dreams in the right room. Basically, Lori Harder’s exactly who you want to run into in an elevator if you have a big idea. But just a few

Every comment that includes “OK, boomer” or “These Gen Z slackers…” just proves that ageism is alive and well in 2024. Age stereotypes are a cross-generational problem that, despite anti-discrimination laws and policies, rears its head in companies of all sizes. Its ripple effects are especially felt among professional female managers and employees. What is

I’ve had five babies in nine years, and after each one I’ve faced a long emotional and physical recovery. Between rebuilding muscles and babying old injuries, it’s been a tough journey. I’ve tried many self-improvement hacks and ideas to stay on track during these foggy postpartum months—online food logs, detailed exercise journals and more.  However,