What happens when a company’s ‘low performers’ speak up
President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk have been hitting some legal obstacles. Welcome back to our Sunday edition, where we round up some of our top stories and take you inside our newsroom. Bill Gates thinks people will be “so much better off” in the future — but that young people need to…
These 3 millennials didn’t wait until 65 to stop working — here’s why they ‘mini-retired’ first
Florence Poirel spent over a decade climbing the corporate ladder at Google, working her way up to the position of senior program manager. “I was promoted every two years,” Poirel said. Despite her corporate achievements, however, the 37-year-old Poirel didn’t feel satisfied. “I was seeing signs of work-related stress and just questioning what I was…
How to watch all the shows in the ‘Yellowstone’ universe in order, including the returning prequel series ‘1923’
There are two “Yellowstone” prequels — “1883” and “1923.” Taylor Sheridan’s hit Western drama “Yellowstone” is more than just a show; it is its own television universe. The flagship series became one of the most-watched scripted series in America, with viewers captivated by its complex family dynamics and breathtaking Montana views. The show’s success ultimately…
Being an older mom of teens keeps me young. I speak their language and make an effort to learn about their hobbies.
The author is a mom of teenagers and feels it keeps her young. I may be 57, but I’m still 35 in my mind. I had my first child, a son, at age 18. I was naive, unprepared, and mostly clueless in the midst of my own reverse adolescence. Two decades later, my youngest daughter…
I’m jealous of my adult children because they have their whole lives ahead of them, and I don’t
The author (not pictured) is jealous of her daughters as she ages. I recently found a gray hair in my eyebrow, and my heart skipped a beat. I suppose it might be comical to those who have accepted aging and the speed at which life passes us by, but that’s not me — not yet,…
One of the few bears on Wall Street worries stagflation could drive a 10% stock sell-off this year
Trump’s plan to levy tariffs could reverse the disinflationary trend in the economy, Stifel’s Barry Bannister said. The US risks encountering what some forecasters say is a worst-case scenario for the economy in 2025 — a situation that could potentially spark a 10% hit to stock prices, according to Stifel’s top stock strategist. Barry Bannister,…
We moved our family from California to Spain. Some of the biggest lifestyle differences have been the best.
A view of San Sebastian, Spain, in Basque Country. When we moved our family from sunny San Diego to rainy northern Spain, the weather wasn’t the only major change. Although some cultural differences took time to incorporate into our lives, there are others that we adopted immediately. Fortunately, many of these changes have allowed us…
I wanted to spoil my sister for her 50th birthday with an indulgent trip. She never treats herself.
The author, right, took her sister, second from right, on a trip with two friends for her 50th birthday. In my family, I’m known as the one who knows how to really have fun and indulge in luxury when I travel. And this is especially true when it comes to birthdays: If I didn’t see…
I got a useless degree, and now I’m stuck in a dead-end job. What do I do?
The reader is not pictured. Dear For Love and Money, At 18 years old, I made the mistake of getting a degree in a career that has no real practical use or future prospects. Now, I am 27 and working in a low-paying field that has nothing to do with my degree and no way…
