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I grew up on welfare and now I have $50,000 saved at age 28 Ladders Contributor

It was 2014, and I was feeling overwhelmed by my poor credit, student loans, and credit card debt. On a whim, while waiting in line at Duane Reade, I picked up a copy of Suze Orman’s Women and Money. I was hooked. It was the first time I felt like I was in full control of my own financial future. Read More

Talk about infertility with your boss without it being uncomfortable Lindsay Tigar

For many, the desire to start a family is primal — a period in life they’ve looked forward to for decades. That’s why infertility can be such a daunting, disheartening and difficult experience — after all, few know if they will have trouble procreating until they try. Read More

Why it's OK to focus on your career over starting a family Ladders Contributor

It’s easy to start feeling left out and panicked that your friendships may diverge because you are not rushing to get a bun in the oven. Whether it is friends or family, there’s no need to feel guilty about choosing your career over kids. Read More

Survey: 41% of employees feel “shamed” for taking vacation Jane Burnett

Do you ever get nervous before asking your employer for permission to use your vacation days? You’re not alone. Read More

How to maintain a balance when you work with your family Ladders Contributor

It seemed that for a long time, our dining room table doubled as our at-home boardroom. For me, this lifestyle wasn’t sustainable so I made some changes. Read More

This is what the best teams and families all do: 3 rituals from research Eric Barker

There are three key elements the best teams and families all have in common that boost trust, cooperation, motivation and overall performance. And they’re going to surprise you. Read More

What can men do to support women in the workplace and at home?Ladders Contributor

For greater equality women have to support men as caretakers to the same degree that men support women in the workplace. Read More

7 ideas from ancient thinkers to improve your modern life Eric Barker

Seven powerful lessons from ancient wisdom for success in the modern world. Read More

How to have a happy family in 7 steps, according to research Eric Barker

Happy families are better and the children of happy families are more successful. Here’s how to get there in 7 steps. Read More

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