The modern grocery shopping experience has taken a troubling turn with the option to split your $78 bill into “four easy payments.” When did we start financing essentials like bananas and bread? New research from PartnerCentric reveals 52% of Americans use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, with 31% using them for groceries. Let that […]

A few years back, I was five weeks postpartum with my fifth child and I cracked my computer back open. My marketing and journalism business was waiting. I was ready to do something that had nothing to do with diapers, pacis, nursing or sleep schedules for a few hours. I went about a lighter version

For many professionals, the ping of a work email after hours is a persistent reminder that the workday rarely ends on time. As the lines between professional and personal time continue to blur, people check messages before bed and respond to requests on weekends, rarely disconnecting from work. “We’re not wired to be working 24/7;

The question “How would you describe a successful person?” breeds a flurry of descriptive answers. Some people might say these individuals are “intelligent,” “confident” or “passionate.” Perhaps others would label them as “disciplined” and “decisive.” But, above all else, someone who is successful is resilient. It’s easy to think that successful people breeze through life

Leadership success has long been linked to Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ). However, Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is emerging as the ultimate game-changer. As change accelerates and uncertainty becomes the norm, leaders who can evolve and thrive in the face of disruption will succeed. “In the world of accelerating change, adaptability is the thing,”

The celebrated Canadian singer, actress and Broadway star Deborah Cox has been a trailblazer in music and theater for over 25 years—and she shows no signs of slowing down. A Grammy-nominated artist and the first Black woman inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Cox has seamlessly transitioned between R&B, dance music and theater.

When ChatGPT launched in late 2022, I instinctively knew that the era of traditional knowledge work would soon be over. It was only a matter of time. Rather than resist the inevitable change, I chose to lean into it and pivoted into AI education and consulting in spring 2023. I started teaching young students on Outschool

In recent months, the stock market has been a roller coaster ride with occasional deep plunges, while the price of eggs and other necessities continue to climb. When prices keep rising and there is talk of a possible recession, it can be tempting to reduce—or even eliminate—your 401(k) contributions to have more cash on hand.