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Budgeting During Inflationary Times
Inflation challenges us to spend wisely when our budgets are under attack.
Book Review: Surprise
Experiencing the unexpected is an important part of our lives. I didn’t realize how important it is until I read Surprise.
LA Community Fridges
Stocking a community fridge is a great way to bring your family together and serve the community.
Financial Challenges Facing the LGBTQ Community
We all face financial challenges, but the LGBTQ community does so with the added specter of discrimination.
Leading is Teaching
When leaders spend quality time teaching their team and connect training to a greater context, it leads to happier, more skilled employees.
Wellness as a Mindset, Not a Trend
I like to think that while trends come and go, mindsets are pretty much forever… it baffles me when people tend to place one of, what I believe to be the most critical mindset of all, wellness, into the hands of precarious and potentially harmful trends.
Music Review: Monica Czausz Berney
Monica Czausz Berney, one of the top organists on the concert scene, delivers a tremendous performance on the mighty Disney Hall concert organ.
How We Can Connect While Working From Home
Connecting with co-workers requires listening and vulnerability, not sharing a physical workspace.
Lasagna Love
Have you ever had a home-cooked meal that not only warmed your heart but opened up opportunities for you to also save money on groceries?
Book Review: Tell Me More
Tell Me More is about finding connection through better conversation, a great book for any leader.
Beyond Connotation: Female Misrepresentation and Underrepresentation in Headlines
The misrepresentation of female figures in the media is a problem that not only affects our culture as a society, but also the mindset that we carry with us as we move throughout our day.
Book Review: Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting It Right When You Have To
Choke, by Sian Beilock, explains how we can use brain science to help perform better under pressure.
A Matter of Connotation: The Difference in Words Used to Describe Men and Women in Leadership Positions
…we become programmed throughout the years to associate women with more negative traits even when they demonstrate the exact same behavior as men.
Women Require Different Financial Plans
Women have different financial needs than men, which means they need different financial plans.
Free Tax Preparation from the IRS
Filing your tax return is easier with free help from the IRS's VITA program.
4 Things You Should Know About Tax Season In 2022
It's always best to plan ahead and figure out what to expect before you find yourself in a rush to file. In that spirit, we're going to go over a few things you should know for the 2022 tax season.
Message for March from Sabrina Maron, 50/50 Executive Director
March, designated as Women’s History Month, is an important time for women and for all of us here at 50/50 Leadership.
Four Important Lessons We Can Learn From Women Leaders
Four women leaders inspire us how to identify and overcome biases.
3 Questions to Ask Before You Create a Debt Management Plan for Your Company
Debt can be overwhelming for all business owners. If you struggle with large amounts of money owed, you should ask yourself some key questions to start a plan to pay it off.
Book Review: Over the Top
Jonathan Van Ness’s fabulous personality and positive attitude demand admiration, but it hasn’t always been easy for the “Queer Eye” host we know and love.