How big is the office email problem? Statistics vary, depending on the studies you look at and which specific groups of workers the studies focus on. However, according to one study from the McKinsey Global Institute, you’ll spend on average over one-fourth of your time at the office dealing with email. That amounts to roughly 13 hours a week, or...

Between rent, groceries, and so many other bills, your paycheck seems like it vanishes the moment it arrives. Saving any of that money on a low income may feel next to impossible, but don’t lose hope. Even tiny financial moves — as small as $5 a week — can build real wealth over time. A good goal...

The daily routine, and even drudgery, of life sometimes beats our dreams out of us, a little bit at a time. Before we know it, we’ve lost the drive we once propelled us to achieve our goals. Inspiration is what drives creativity, innovation and progress of all types. Inspired people design a better mousetrap, create iconic...

The financial services industry is no stranger to artificial intelligence or AI. Financial apps use AI to perform different user tasks and help them make better money decisions. That means, when it comes to AI and personal finance, you get the kind of personalized advice and strategic help that was previously accessible only to the very wealthy....

When dementia hit her family, this scientist found a new mission: helping people with memory loss travel with confidence. When Carol Sargent traded her lab coat for entrepreneurship, she didn’t just switch careers – she changed her approach to human connection. A former scientist from Scotland who led asthma drug trials, Sargent’s world tilted when...

A good friend of mine is in her 50s and getting closer to retirement. She and her husband hope to live a life more filled with leisure and self-discovery, but economic realities have created new caregiving responsibilities that often make leisure sound like a fantasy. My friend is part of the “Sandwich Generation.” She’s not only...

Companies are at their best when robust conversation and communication are commonplace. The free flow of opinions, ideas and even criticisms help foster a truly collaborative work environment. Over the years I’ve talked with tech workers though who say their leaders don’t always encourage thoughtful dialogue in the workplace. Without open lines of communication, founders struggled to build...

Retirement homes and assisted living centers are no longer the miserable accommodations of the past—no more stuffy buildings with single-room living quarters, bingo, and lousy food. Society, especially retired seniors, has modernized and become progressive, as have retirement communities. Many options are available to retirees today, and it’s essential to consider your options when deciding...

Every U.S. election is critically important to good governance at all levels, be it local, state or national. However, there’s no denying that our every-four-year presidential elections are particularly crucial, and that’s especially true in recent years when divisiveness and partisanship make it harder for politicians to cross party aisles and work with each other. Elections are also...

Retirees are common targets of cyber scams, attacks, and thefts. In 2023, Americans over 60 reported the highest number of cyber crimes, with over 100,000 complaints filed by people in that age group. We know that retirees are more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. For that reason, as a retired person, you must take steps to protect your online...