Samara, the prefabricated homebuilder that was created to chip away at California’s housing shortage with well-designed accessory dwelling units (ADUs), is sizing up. But not too much. The company has just unveiled Locale by Samara, an expansion into single family homebuilding. But these aren’t the typical single family homes, which now average nearly 2,200 square […]
Comprehending small business financial statements is vital for effective management and growth. These statements—namely the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement—provide critical insights into your business’s financial health. Each serves a unique purpose, from evaluating assets and liabilities to tracking revenue and expenses. Grasping these concepts can help you make informed decisions. But, […]
During your working years, you’re far more likely to become disabled than to die, yet most people carry life insurance and no disability coverage. Employer plans typically replace only 40-60% of base salary, and the benefit is often taxable. Price an individual long-term disability policy while you’re healthy. Your income is the asset everything else […]
For executives with C-suite ambitions, the question is often how to earn the title. TIAA CEO Thasunda Duckett argues the more consequential challenge is ensuring the title never becomes the center of your identity. “I rent my title. I own my character,” Duckett recently told Fortune editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell, noting that there will come a […]
Tapping a card or smartphone at checkout has become second nature for many consumers. What began as a convenience feature has evolved into an expectation, with contactless payments now accounting for roughly 60% of U.S. transactions. While the pandemic accelerated early adoption by raising concerns about shared touchpoints like point-of-sale terminals, contactless payments have entered […]
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Six years after a Times Square billboard inspired an extraordinary chain of events in an international news story that ultimately saved the life of Television News Producer Marc Weiner, he and Retired NYPD Detective Michael Lollo are joining forces to help another father in kidney failure in an […]
The initial rollout will cover Singapore and Hong Kong. Credit: Robert Way/Shutterstock.com Standard Chartered has announced a global collaboration with Aladdin Wealth, BlackRock’s wealth management technology platform, to strengthen its wealth advisory and risk management capabilities. The integration will take place through the bank’s myWealth Advisor platform, which is used by relationship managers and investment […]
This month marks the 15th anniversary of the publication of my book Lead From The Heart. While years have passed since then, I’m very much aware that the book’s central premise is one many leaders and organizations have yet to fully embrace—or perhaps don’t yet believe. In 2011, I argued that the most effective way […]