Have you ever caught yourself saying “sorry” for absolutely nothing? Maybe you brushed past someone in the grocery store and suddenly you’re apologizing like you ran over their dog? Or maybe you’ve dimmed your voice in a meeting, second-guessed your idea, or shrunk into the background just to avoid taking up too much space. I…
Life comes at us fast. We all have milestone events we have to pay for and goals we want to reach. For many people, retirement is an objective they’re always chipping away at. Others may be laser-focused on saving to buy a home, tucking away money for vacation or padding their kids’ college funds. For…
For a fifth-generation Colorado native who grew up on a small ranch just north of Colorado Springs, the dream of being associated with the music industry seemed like a long shot for JW Roth. Instead of finishing high school, Roth opted to get a GED and then worked nights at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office….
An effective leader is one who motivates employees toward common goals. It is less about the title they hold and more about how they make people feel empowered to contribute their best effort in the work environment. Becoming an effective leader takes work; it doesn’t stop once the leadership position has been achieved. A leader…
Self-worth is a sensitive topic, and a very important one at that. After all, the way we think about ourselves plays a gigantic role in how we live our lives, choose our relationships, treat other people, perform at work…the list goes on and on. Yet, many people, when asked to consider their self-worth will appear…
Many households in the U.S. are becoming overwhelmed by a potentially surprising debt category: auto loans. According to the Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, auto loan balances in the United States top $1.66 trillion. That’s a large tally, but economists aren’t just raising a red…
You’ve landed a job interview and have reached the negotiation stage, the moment where you can push for not just a higher salary but a prime parking spot and free lunch on Fridays. While it might feel scary, negotiating your job offer is crucial for getting the compensation and benefits you deserve. But beyond salary,…
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced that the office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) would resume collecting defaulted student loans starting on May 5, 2025. This officially marks the end of multiple student loan payment relief pauses that started in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to…
In a world where the dialogue around bullying is often centered on children and schools, the reality of adult bullying remains a less-discussed – yet equally critical issue. Whether you’re experiencing bullying at work, amongst family, or within friend groups, it all hits the same and can be psychologically damaging. The hard part is that,…
Mothers are the backbone of society. They care for your basic needs, offer advice and are there when you need them. Although we love and appreciate mothers, we don’t always give them the credit they deserve—and mom deserves a lot of credit. After all, she’s the one who made us, us. This Mother’s Day, show…
