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Sorry to interrupt your newlywed bliss, lovebirds, but here’s a PSA: Before you say “I do,” you should not just talk about your personal commitment to your loved one, but also to money. As you start to merge your life with your chosen partner, it’s important to discuss if and how you are going to merge bank accounts. Read More

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Men's grooming for beginners Rachel Weingarten

Even if you can’t take time during your day for a quick shave, you probably should spend a few moments thinking about your own grooming game. Read More

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6 easy steps to make you more resilient LaRae Quy

If you have mental toughness, you will do anything to break the cycle of behavior that disempowers you. There should always be a healthy tension between the life we have settled for and the potential that still calls us. Read More

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How 5 brides stayed focused at work while wedding planning Lindsay Tigar

While the path to the dream job and the dream person is quite similar, they start to become incompatible as you plan your wedding. Ask anyone who has balanced nuptial duties with a full-time gig and they’ll be quick to admit the stress of the period. Read More

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3 ways to keep rejection from bringing you down at work Jane Burnett

Whether your manager didn’t like your idea in a big meeting, or you didn’t get another position you applied for, dealing with rejection at work can be exceedingly difficult. Here’s how to get better at it. Read More

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3 crucial skills for leading without authority Carol Kinsey Goman

In contrast to control-minded leaders of the past, today’s most effective leaders are exercising a different kind of power. This new style of leadership is a blending of personal and interpersonal skills that form the basis of a leader’s ability to impact, influence, and inspire others. Here are three of those skills: … Read More

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You must meet one-on-one with your new hire in the first week ... or else Monica Torres

When you get hired, your first week will set the tone for what happens next, according to a new survey. The researchers noticed that what retained new hires at the tech giant came down to a simple action — did their manager meet with them one-on-one that first week? … Read More

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4 ways to enjoy the first day of summer Jane Burnett

If your weather has been anything like ours in New York City lately, you know that summer is well on its way: In fact, the first day of summer is this week. As nice as it would be to have off that day, here’s how to enjoy it — even if you’re not relaxing at the beach on vacation somewhere. Read More

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Pride isn’t a vice – it’s a way to become your best self Ladders Contributor

“We all evolve to want to create those feelings [of pride], of figuring out who you want to be. Listen to those feelings and use them to try to figure out how to become the best person that you want to be.” … Read More

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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