We’ve all heard the story. A loved one gets a scary diagnosis and ends up in the hospital, followed by a rehab facility and then...
Kelli McCourt
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In Praise of Ambition
Early in my career, I was an editor for a large investment-management company in New York City. (I am not naming any names!) It was...
The Secret Behind the “99”
We all know that retailers have lots of tricks up their sleeves to get us to buy more. In fact, we have reported on many...
Rise and Shine!!
I am an early riser…and I have lots of well-known company in that—Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly rises at 3:45…Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz gets up...
Fighting the Tripledemic
Does it seem like everyone you know has been struggling with a respiratory illness in recent months? The medical community has confirmed that there has...
Better Way to Communicate
Many years ago—when I was working for our founder Martin Edelston as managing editor of Bottom Line Personal—he suggested that I take a Dale Carnegie...
Make Someone’s Day!
In my job, I ask for help every day. I ask experts and writers in all areas—finance, health, life—to help us put together informative stories...
Colonoscopy Dilemma
A new study is making many of us question whether we should continue to get our dreaded colonoscopies. For years, this unpleasant prep-and-procedure has been...
The Signs of Stroke
During a recent live TV broadcast, Tulsa news anchor Julie Chin started to lose her vision in one eye…her hand and arm went numb…and she...
Not a Ban …a Choice
In college, I was required to read The Canterbury Tales. I didn’t love it, but that doesn’t mean I think it should be banned. I...
Remind Them About Bottom Line!
I had a great weekend…for all the right reasons—family, friends, being outdoors and away from my desk. But this one was particularly enjoyable because I...
Problem With Gift Cards
Who doesn’t love a gift card? Certainly I do. In fact, for one of my favorite retailers, I have accumulated three over the last year...