Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley
Working from home is far from new, but it is more common than ever. And it seems like it’s here to stay. According to a 2021 report by Microsoft, 67 percent of workers are looking forward to in-person work in some shape or form… but 73 percent of workers want a flexible work environment that … Read more
Grace Stetson Contributor Grace is a writer who keeps a lot of balls in the air at any moment. A Bay Area native, she’s lived, studied and worked in five cities across North America and loves traveling to even more around the world. She’s written professionally as a freelancer for a number of years, with … Read more
During the pandemic, you might have taken to cleaning your closets, purging expired items, and clearing out paperwork piled on your desk. I did the same and over the past month, I looked through my closet and donated suits that didn’t fit, organized paperwork that dated back years, and unloaded books I never plan to … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether your kids are off from school or you can’t wait to escape from work for a few days — or both — chances are you’re looking forward to a vacation in the days ahead. As you pack … Read more
Travel season is in full swing, and wherever you chose to vacation, you may be considering booking an Airbnb. Of course, as with any accommodations, folks need to be respectful, but there is just something about staying at an Airbnb that’s more personal. Many are privately owned, and include tailored instructions or a handwritten welcome … Read more
Sherry Sims, the founder and CEO of Black Career Women’s Network, is a fan of using cameras rather than smartphones or tablets (though that’s not always possible for everyone) . “Desktop and laptops offer stronger wireless signals, so you’re less likely to drop the call during a critical part of the interview,” she explains. “Additionally, … Read more
The meeting I thought was a week ago was actually a month ago, and the things I’d scheduled for August — an entire lifetime, a summer away — are now springing out of the calendar and tapping me on the shoulder. Time is moving too quickly — and I’m far from the only one who thinks so. … Read more
Kara Nesvig Contributor Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their … Read more
Whether you struggle with tracking your spending or simply don’t like making spreadsheets, learning how to budget comes with its own unique set of challenges. “For many, it’s not the numbers that make budgeting tricky, it’s the shame that surrounds the concept of money,” says Lauren Bringle, an accredited financial counselor at Self Financial. “Many … Read more