Parents naturally want to give their children the best start in life. But is funding a child’s college education worth shortchanging your own future by cutting into retirement savings? Financial advisers say that, in most cases, retirement should take priority over paying for college. “College costs can be defrayed by securing need-based or merit-based scholarships … Read more

Parents naturally want to provide every advantage for their children, but should saving for college ever come at the expense of your own retirement security? Financial advisors overwhelmingly say no — prioritizing retirement savings almost always makes more sense than fully funding a child’s college tuition at the cost of your future financial stability. “College … Read more

Working in a job where you and your boss don’t get along is nobody’s idea of an ideal work environment. Even when we hope our workplace relationships will be smooth and stress-free, sometimes one person simply rubs us the wrong way — and unfortunately that person can be your manager. Conflict with a supervisor can … Read more

Working in a job where you and your boss clash is stressful and draining. While we all hope for smooth professional relationships, there are times when a manager simply rubs us the wrong way. That friction can affect your performance, interactions with colleagues, and even your self-confidence. But disliking your boss doesn’t necessarily mean you … Read more

If there’s one thing you can say about Kathryn Bigelow, it’s that she doesn’t back down. The enigmatic filmmaker is the first—and still the only—woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director (2009, for The Hurt Locker). She chooses daring material (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “Detroit”), demonstrates a sharp visual sensibility (“Near Dark,” “Strange Days”), … Read more

If there’s one thing you can say about Kathryn Bigelow, it’s that she does not back down. The accomplished filmmaker is the first — and, to date, the only — woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director for The Hurt Locker (2008). She consistently makes bold choices in her projects (Zero Dark Thirty, … Read more

Saying goodbye to a job is rarely easy. Even if you’re excited about a new opportunity, you likely want to leave on good terms and avoid burning bridges with your soon-to-be former boss — no matter how tempting it might feel in the moment. These days, many people don’t stay at a single job for … Read more

Saying goodbye to a job is rarely easy. Even if you’re excited for a new opportunity, you’ll want to leave professionally and maintain good relationships with colleagues and supervisors. Burning bridges rarely helps your long-term career, so keep things respectful even if you’re relieved to go. Today’s workforce moves frequently—many people change jobs every couple … Read more

If you’re considering a tiny home, chances are you want to simplify: pare down belongings, shrink your carbon footprint and embrace a minimalist lifestyle. One of the attractions of tiny houses is their lower price — but sometimes smaller square footage doesn’t mean a bargain. We looked for tiny homes that command surprisingly high prices … Read more

If you’re considering buying a tiny home, you’re likely aiming to simplify: pare down possessions, shrink your environmental impact, and embrace a more minimalist lifestyle. One of the big attractions of tiny houses is their typically lower price tag—yet some of them still command surprisingly high prices. Below are compact homes that, despite their small … Read more