Many leaders I spoke with took non-traditional paths to their current jobs. gradyreese/Getty Images/iStockphoto I spoke to around 80 executives in 2025, over 30 of whom worked at Fortune 500 companies...
I went to Hawaii for the first time and stayed on the island of Oahu. Megan duBois I visited Hawaii for the first time, and there are five things I wish I'd known before I left. Figuring out that ther...
The author said she used to dread shopping with her kids (not pictured), but she's developed a way to keep the peace when they ask for things. filadendron/Getty Images I used to struggle with my kids'...
caption tk Chelsia Durkee I spent last New Year's Eve on a solo trip, celebrating with new friends from around the world . It felt meaningful to start the year focused on what brings me joy: new exper...
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The governor's mansion in Frankfort, Kentucky. traveler1116/Getty Images Forty-five of the 50 states have official mansions, which governors can live in rent-free. Some governors' mansions are open to...
My boyfriend's dad tagged along on our trip to French Polynesia — and the three of us had a great time. Jenna DeLaurentis My boyfriend and I booked flights to French Polynesia after finding a gr...
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Daniel Min is the chief marketing officer at Cluely. Daniel Min Daniel Min says that generic cold outreach that doesn't showcase your skills will often fail. The CMO at Cluely says there are 3 things ...
Maddie Pasquariello, a registered dietitian, warned against popular social media diet trends that become popular in the new year. Sophia Sahara January is a popular time for joining gyms and starting ...
Julie Levin Courtesy of Julie Levin Julie Levin used bartending to reset her career after a 2023 marketing layoff. She said bartending taught her resilience, humility, and the value of a positive atti...
At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends. Courtesy of the author The author stopped always initiating contact with friends to assess true connection...
In my opinion, the panhandle beaches are popular Florida tourist spots worth visiting. WanderDrone/Getty Images As a Florida resident of over 25 years, I know which tourist hot spots are actually wort...
Commuters wait for metro in Washington DC. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images There are steps you can take in the final days of 2025 to prepare for a strong year ahead at work. They include updat...
The author is raising her kids to speak German, Dutch, and English. Courtesy of the author I grew up fascinated by different cultures and languages. My husband and I raise our children in three langua...
Thailand is one of the countries with an expected tourist tax increase in 2026. Planet One Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Several destinations plan to raise or introduce tourism taxes ...
add caption Faina Gurevich/Shutterstock Every US state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many state capitols are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others are more unique. M...
Gaming laptops are always a balance between price, performance, and portability. The Asus ROG Strix G16 manages to find a good balance between all three. Though a few more design updates would be welc...
I moved from the US to the world's most livable city, Copenhagen, and didn't like it. Paige Madison Five years ago, I moved from Vermont to Copenhagen for a job opportunity. The city is known for its ...
I took a cruise to Alaska and had an incredible time. Jacqueline Dole I've been on lots of cruises, but my sailing to Alaska on the Disney Wonder really stands out. From the exciting excursions to the...