Alizah has a decade of experience covering personal finance and small businesses. Previously, she was a writer/editor at CNBC, and has written for Money magazine and various financial institutions.
When Pregnancy and Eating Disorders Collide: One Mom’s Story
When an eating disorder relapse occurs during pregnancy, some women face dangerous, and even life-threatening, complications.
New Laws Help Protect Pregnant Employees. Are You Doing Enough to Support Them?
Pregnancy is a paradox: an intimately personal experience that is also inescapably public. From fighting nausea to strategically concealing a growing bump, many expectant moms have dealt with the uniquely trying stress of hiding pregnancy symptoms (or even an entire pregnancy) in the workplace.Then came the pandemic.
Multitasking Is a Lie: Women Aren’t Doing More in Less Time, They're Just Doing More
You’ve definitely seen the high-achieving multitasking heroine. She’s making dinner with one hand, typing with the other, on a call with the third, perhaps holding a baby with the fourth. She’s a multi-armed stock photo, or an octopus lady photoshopped on a magazine cover. You know her. Maybe you are her.
What Is Barista FIRE?
The “Financial Independence, Retire Early” movement, which goes by the shorthand FIRE, is about achieving financial independence decades before you reach the age of traditional retirement. The not-so-secret formula? FIRE devotees, often in their 30s and 40s, save up and invest 25 times their annual spending.
Q&A: Know Your History to Own Your Future
In 2014, Feldt, the former CEO of Planned Parenthood in Arizona and author of No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power, founded Take the Lead, an innovative leadership training program that’s paving the way for greater equity and inclusion across industries—with a focus on helping women get paid what they deserve.
Crowdfunding Real Estate Isn’t Just For Millionaires Anymore. Could It Be For You?
“Equity crowdfunding” differs from sites like GoFundMe and Kickstarter in that the people who contribute are investors seeking a return, not donors supporting a project.
Wish Every Work Day Felt Like a Vacation? For This Guy it Is.
For 30 years, David Harris bounced around Silicon Valley, using his sales and marketing savvy to overhaul tech companies. But in 2011 he received a sizable payout from the sale of Tumbleweed Communications, where he had been vice president—and he was ready for a change.
How to get paid what you’re worth: A 3-step process from CEO Minda Harts
"Be clear on what your needs are and make your asks aligned with your needs. If it’s money, ask for a little more than what you expect to receive."
Netflix just made parenting a lot easier for some of its employees. It also exposed a flaw in how we view paid leave.
Clustering luxurious job perks with extended parental leave blurs the distinction between privilege and what should be guaranteed by public policy. It takes the onus off a democracy to create infrastructure that supports all families and turns what should be a social responsibility into a private choice.
How to Keep Saving Money in Hard Times
The coronavirus has upended the job market and sent shock waves throughout the economy. But even during a period of financial uncertainty, it is possible for you to flex that savings muscle. Here's how.
Just Started Saving? Here Are Next-Level Strategies
Establishing savings goals, automating deposits, and creating a budget are just a few ways you can help supercharge your savings.
How to talk about money with your spouse
“For most people, there are a lot of emotionally charged memories about money.”
8 things to know about managing your money with a baby on the way.
Overview of best practices for parents-to-be who want to shore up their finances.
Road Trip? Why Not Try An RV?
When you’re looking for an RV, it’s crucial to think about your unique needs, and it pays to go the extra mile. Whether you’re recently retired and planning regular adventures, or looking for some weekend fun with the kids, you’ll want to do some research before you hit the road. Here are the first steps toward finding your dream RV.
4 steps to take now to make filing your taxes painless this year
The 2020 tax season starts January 27, when the IRS will start accepting your 2019 tax returns. By getting your documents in order and planning ahead, you’ll be poised to file quickly without having to rush through the process.