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12/30/2018

Quarterbacks may get all the attention--but support from defense is what truly gets you the win. Here's how working as a team can help you win championships in life, and on the field.

What do Blake Bortles, Case Keenum and Nick Foles have in common besides starting on Conference Championship Sunday and having names that don’t rhyme with Dom Spady? Bortles’ Jaguars, Keenum’s Vikings and Foles’ Eagles have dominant defenses that ranked in the top five in a plethora of regul...

12/27/2018

If you or someone you love is a woman seeking to successfully navigate the professional world? Check out this wide-ranging, practical advice and return to the office tomorrow with a new sense of confidence and empowerment.

Everyone wants advice from the most successful businesswomen out there: Sheryl Sandberg. Indra Nooyi. Meg Whitman. But anyone would be smart to take advice from a little closer to home, too: your boss, your coworkers, your professional connections. No matter the level, industry, or location, we can....

12/18/2018

Are the grocery store and your favorite restaurants seemingly conspiring to bust your budget? These 5 strategies can help keep you full and happy, even as your savings grow.

  So, how did that “50/30/20 rule of budgeting” work out for you in 2017? You know, the one that says we should all spend no more than 50 percent of our income on necessities, allow 30 percent for discretionary items and sock away at least 20 percent for savings? Hoping for better results in ...

12/13/2018

Welcoming a furry ball of love into the family can bring unparalleled joy to a household, but it's also a big responsibility. Here's how to get it right—for your family and your budget.

A couple of years ago, our family made the collective decision to get a family dog. I wasn’t particularly sold on the idea, but my wife and all of our children clamored to have a dog at home, so I agreed. During the process of finding a dog and the subsequent process of owning and caring for one, ...

12/10/2018

Monday Motivation!

12/04/2018

Think healthy food is too expensive? Wait until you see the price your bank account and physical wellbeing ultimately pay for feasting on "cheap" junk food.

Is buying healthy food really worth the cost? It’s no secret that eating healthy lowers your risk of disease and death. However, spending money on higher-quality food could also save you thousands or more in health care costs over your lifetime. Why do we eat junk, even though we know it’s bad f...

11/28/2018

Starting a new job? Check out these 10 practical tips to be sure you start off with your very best foot forward on the path to success.

The first month at a new job can be overwhelming. Once you’ve decided to accept the offer, and survived your first day and your first week, you might think you’re in the clear. But people are still watching, which means you still have an opportunity to impress. Read on for 10 things successful p...

11/24/2018

Looking for a way to bring more joy to your professional life? We've got 3 lifehacks for you right here.

Just a few months ago, I was having a conversation with a friend who was considering trying her hand at full-time freelancing. Over coffee, I ran through all of my standard advice, tips, and encouragement, and then offered her the floor—expecting her to jump right in with the routine questions I.....

11/19/2018