When it comes to getting into college, every little bit helps. Often college hopefuls turn to applying early to their top school to gain that edge. By demonstrating a preference to a particular college, studies have shown, an early application can give you a leg up, which goes a long …

Through my research as a child psychologist, I’ve found that perseverance is the No. 1 soft skill that sets kids who are highly motivated apart from those who give up easily. In fact, studies have supported that it is a stronger predictor of success than IQ. Kids who have perseverance …

I begged my mom for two things one Christmas season when I was nine years old: a Barbie doll house and a “perm” — the colloquial term we used for relaxers. We did not understand then that there was a major difference between the two. Though hesitant at first, as …

More Americans are turning to side hustles to boost their savings and financial security in the face of a looming recession.  Some 40% of Americans are dabbling in a side hustle, up from one-third (34%) of Americans who had one in 2020, according to a May 2022 Zapier survey of …

With homeownership costs doubling since last year, the market for starter homes has become unaffordable for most buyers in all but four major U.S. cities, according to a recent study published by real estate site Point2. Those cities are: Detroit Tulsa, Oklahoma Memphis, Tennessee Oklahoma City Starter homes are generally …

Beitske Visser of Netherlands and Sirin Racing (95) leads Marta Garcia of Spain and CortDAO W Series Team (19) during the W Series Round 6 race on October 02, 2022 in Singapore. Clive Mason | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Formula 1 is planning to develop a new women’s …

In 2013, I was working as an engineer and making $80,000 a year. But I felt unfulfilled by my job, so I started a food blog called Delish D’Lites. Shortly after, I was laid off from my job. At the time, it felt like a setback. But it was actually …

As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients, I am often asked about what foods to eat for a healthy heart. Of course, you don’t need be a nutritionist to know that you won’t benefit from a consistent diet of cheeseburgers, donuts and French fries. But there are a …

Iron Mountain Inc: “Right now I don’t want to back away from it. … We may have to do new work on Iron Mountain to see if it’s as safe as we think it is.” McKesson Corp: “[Buy.]” Disclaimer: Cramer’s Charitable Trust owns shares of Procter & Gamble and Johnosn …

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday told investors that stocks will likely continue to do well as long as the economy holds up. “Many companies have battened down the hatches, so to speak, and prepped for a recession. So if we don’t get a severe slowdown, they will indeed keep flying,” …