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How I Cope With Working-Mom Guilt
I’ve been working since my son was born; I’m also the primary earner in my marriage. My son, now five, is thriving. I’m not. I still filter everything through the lens of my shortcomings, the tally of meals missed and other failures. But he’s... ➡
Greed Can Be Good. Really.
When I first launched my coaching business—long before my $30,000 breakthrough—I lived in constant fear of greed. My mantra was, "Better to get by with less than risk being greedy." Every time I quoted a project or price, I felt queasy—and... ➡
Take a Volunteer Vacation
Yearning for a getaway, but craving something more compelling than sipping Mai Tais in Maui? A "volunteer vacation" could do you a world of good—while enabling you to do some good in the world. So-called voluntourism is a rapidly-growing segment... ➡
3 Ways to Ease Travel Stress
Whenever you travel, especially around the holidays, keep a few stress relievers up your sleeve: Emergency exits. When a family visit goes sour, or a canceled flight leaves you stranded, take heart. Smartphone app HotelTonight offers rooms at... ➡
6 Strategic Moves for the Office Party
At that messy intersection of co-workers, bosses, disco music, soggy appetizers and alcohol, you find: The Holiday Office Party. It can be mildly awkward (did you need to see your boss’s voguing dance moves?), a career wrecker (tequila shots!) or... ➡
Use Biz Smarts to End Holiday Money Tension
Cramming in 20 end-of-year meetings and events, deciding what to spend on in-laws, kids, charities and (oops!) each other—why do the holidays bring on a firestorm of financial tension? “Money gets wrapped up with all of the typical holiday... ➡
Rethinking Your Holiday Tipping Philosophy
The holiday tip. How did a simple gesture meaning, “Hey, thanks for all your help this year!” morph into a angst-ridden calculation of Who, Why and How Much? Is it because we outsource so many services? Because these days a heartfelt card seems... ➡
Harvest Time for Taxes
The stock market may be surging today, but it hasn't exactly been a banner year for investing. If your portfolio is showing more red than a Valentino runway show, don’t get mad, get tax-savvy. Selling investments at a loss can generate a nice tax... ➡
