Anita Hamilton

If you’re constantly checking your phone at work and dreading the thought of going into the office — not just on Monday mornings, but on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, too — you might already know you’ve got a motivation problem. But before you…

Assuming you’re not already a millionaire, what would you do as a member of the seven-figure club? Would you commission a private jet or hire a personal assistant? Finagle front-row tickets to the hottest Broadway shows, or simply invest all your…

I’ll never forget that chilly fall night when my college friends and I piled into our pal Dave’s electric blue Dodge Dart for an overnight road trip. “Let’s go to L.L. Bean,” Dave said, and it seemed like a good idea at the time. After all, the…

What’s the scariest scenario you can think of? Facing a grizzly bear while out for a walk? Jumping out of a plane? Both might be terrifying, but for nearly half of all Americans, not being financially ready for the future is a legitimate,…

President Donald Trump has, since the election, been outspoken about his perceived economic wins: touting “job-saving” deals with manufacturers like Carrier; tweeting about stock market highs; and taking credit for raises and cash bonuses he…

Now that you’ve polished off the last of the egg nog, stowed away your presents, and survived several days of uninterrupted “family time,” it’s time to get down to business — with your 2018 resolutions. Whether you’re trying to grow your career, get…

If you are trying to get ahead at work, you’ve probably already attempted the old standbys, like wowing your boss with fresh ideas and putting in extra hours to prove your dedication. But there’s a different way to fast-track your career — that has…

For some, the ideal holiday decoration might be a faux marijuana Christmas tree from Walmart. For others, nothing beats a beautiful natural tree adorned with ornaments, tinsel and as many sparkly lights as you can wrap around the branches. But if…

Sure, birthdays and holidays are great, but if you are living paycheck to paycheck, paydays are some of the happiest days of the year. While many employees wait anywhere from a week to a month to get the money their company owes them, new apps from…

When you’re trying to land your dream job, it’s natural to try to talk yourself up to present yourself in the best light possible. Yet what might feel like a slight exaggeration — or a positive spin on the truth — to you could be seen by a hiring…

If you’ve worked hard and won praise from the boss, but still aren’t getting a raise, then you have good reason to feel frustrated. Management may give you all kinds of excuses — like how it’s not in the budget, you’re already making a competitive…

The latest Forbes 400 list, which came out in October, was an eye-opener as to how much America’s billionaires are currently worth. Now a newly released analysis by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think tank, has taken a microscope…

There’s nothing quite like the spine-tingling jolt of getting called in for a job interview after weeks of sending out your resume, crossing your fingers and mostly getting a bunch of canned emails thanking you for submitting your application in…

It’s that time again. Open enrollment for Healthcare.gov 2018 health plans ends Friday, Dec. 15, and your deadline might also be approaching if you are insured through your employer rather than Obamacare aka the Affordable Care Act (or ACA). While…

Every kid knows Halloween in the best freebie day of the year. But why should kids or partiers have all the fun? Here are some free treats for kids and adults alike — that don’t involve ringing your neighbor’s doorbell after dark. Applebee’s:…

With stock indices way up for the year, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average — which topped 23,000 in mid-October 18 and seems to be chugging along toward 24,000 — it may seem like there’s no end in sight for this historic bull market. But…

Forbes released its annual ranking of the top 400 U.S. billionaires on Monday, with the number one spot going again to Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates. While Gates’ status as a college dropout makes him a bit of an outlier — since…

Just days after reaching a new all-time high of $6,000 per coin, the cryptocurrency bitcoin is splitting for the second time since August. The countdown is over in a process known as a “hard fork,” similar to a stock split in the sense that you end…

You know you should be saving money for old age. But how much is enough? That’s a tricky question, since the answer depends on several factors, from how old you are now — and how much money you make — to how long you plan to work before you retire.…