Month: November 2022

42% of Americans say money negatively impacts their mental health. Here’s what an experts suggests

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October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and the 2022 World Mental Health Day theme is “Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority.” Finances are a huge stressor for many. If you want to prioritize mental health, alleviating some of the anxiety surrounding money management is an excellent place to start. 42% … Read more

The difference between ‘rich’ and ‘wealthy,’ according to New York Times columnist

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When The New York Times hired Paul Sullivan to write his “Wealth Matters” column 13 years ago, Americans’ views on wealth and wealthy people were changing quickly. “In 2008, when I interviewed for the job, Bear Stearns went out of business. I was told I could create the ‘Wealth Matters’ column when Lehman Brothers collapsed,” … Read more

“2 best pieces of advice to have a happier, more successful career” Successful CEOs

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It can be challenging to define your dream career, let alone pursue it—the path can be fraught with risks and self-doubt. Just ask Glow Recipe’s co-CEOs, Christine Chang and Sarah Lee. In order to pursue an even bigger dream—launching their own skin-care line based on their Korean heritage and K-beauty trends—the pair left their positions … Read more

Stop saying ‘I’m sorry’ at work, which can make you look weak: Try these phrases instead

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Many people find it natural to apologize after certain events, even when it is not necessary to do so. Overapologizing, though, can be counterproductive, particularly at work. It may diminish your reputation, undermine your self-worth, and lessen the significance of any subsequent apologies. According to Patrice Williams Lindo, CEO of Career Nomad, a career-advising company, … Read more

America’s richest self-made woman grew up on a dairy farm—now she has a net worth of $11.6 billion

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Diane Hendricks didn’t grow up on the inherited wealth of celebrities or political leaders. Instead, she spent her childhood on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, where she learned a work ethic that would later help her build a business empire. Last week, Hendricks, who has a net worth of $11.6 billion, topped Forbes’ list of … Read more

Warren Buffett swears by this low-cost way to invest, which anyone can try.

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In the past 20 years, investing in low-cost index funds like the S&P 500 has dominated much of the investing landscape. The reason? It’s less expensive than most mutual funds; there’s less trading (which raises costs); and the primary structure used to invest in index funds — Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)—has tax advantages. No one … Read more