Entries by IslerNW

Three Surprising Ways That Gratitude Works at Work


Article by Robert Emmons | Found on Mindful.org A couple of summers ago, I traveled to the steamy cauldron of central Florida to speak at the WorkHuman conference. Nearly 1,500 human resource professionals were in attendance, eager to hear from luminaries like Arianna Huffington and Rob Lowe (probably more than they wanted to hear an academic […]

How Can I Invest With Just a Little Bit of Money?

Article by Nathaniel Meyersohn | Found on CNN The stock market is red hot: The Dow hit a record 23,000 points in October and it’s up 18% so far this year. So you’re not the only one who wants in on the action: More than half of Americans own stock. As long as you’ve already got enough emergency […]

Here’s How Boomer Women Are Thriving In Retirement

Article by Kerry Hannon | Found on Forbes Should I stay or should I go? It’s a conundrum for many boomer women. You’ve spent your adult life building a long and fulfilling career, but the time gradually arrives when your friends start retiring and your financial planner begins that probing discussion about how you visualize your […]

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5 Financial Rules to Live By

Article by Christy Bieber | Found on CNN Are you among the 65% of Americans being kept up at night by money worries? Managing your money can definitely be overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice out there. The good news is, you don’t actually have to do much to get your finances under control. You […]

How Should I Invest My Inheritance Money?

Article Written by Katie Lobosco | Found on CNN What are the best ways for 20-somethings to invest inheritance money? — Jason Staring at a new big balance in your bank account can be exciting. It can also freak you out. On one hand, an inheritance could open up new financial opportunities: paying off your student […]

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Big Businesses Are Struggling to Fill Open Positions This Holiday Season

Article by Emily Canal | Found on INC.COM The holidays are upon us, but not everyone is ready for the festivities to begin. Many companies are having a hard time finding seasonal workers this year. That’s according to a new report from USA Today, which says that retail, food services, delivery and many other industries are struggling from the falling unemployment rate (a 17-year […]

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7 Things Every Business Continuity Plan Should Contain

From EBRP Solutions: https://www.ebrp.net/7-things-every-business-continuity-plan-should-contain/# Regardless of the type or intent of a Business Continuity Plan (and there are many), the following seven components should be incorporated in every Plan: 1.       Initial Response When something disrupts day-to-day operations, everyone should understand what – if anything – they should do immediately.  By planning for that – and […]

Millennials: Are Your Hobbies And Interests The Secret To Career Success?

Article by Marissa Peretz | Found on Forbes We already know that reducing stress with interests outside of work can help your career. Numerous studies show this, such as the study on the correlation between hobbies and job performance by San Francisco State University organizational psychologist Kevin Eschleman and colleagues. However, what if we take this line of thinking […]

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8 money mistakes new parents should avoid

Article by Kathryn Vassel | Found on CNN It’s a thought many new and soon-to-be parents have: How can something so tiny require so much stuff? While you might not need all the gear you’ve stocked up on, there’s no getting around the fact that having a baby will bring changes to your budget.