Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Have you heard about the impact a positive money mindset ...

In my last two posts, I discussed the importance of defining your own idea of success, based on the advice of two writer-bloggers, Joanna Penn and Jessica Abel, whose ideas apply to any kind of work, ...

Sometimes life can get in the way of meeting our ambitions. NPR's Life Kit podcast host Marielle Segarra gives us some practical, daily life tips to set us up for success in 2026.

At the end of your life, only one thing will truly matter, according to Warren Buffett. Warren Buffett isn’t just one of the greatest investors of our time—he’s also a master a delivering timeless ...

If you could envision success or your most comfortable life, what would you picture? Our milestones look incredibly different depending on what we value in life — from quality time with our families, ...

Many of us were handed down a story of what success is supposed to look like. Often, it’s these markers that are external: titles, salaries, accolades, recognition, and so on. The reality is that we ...

In a world that constantly demands more from women and girls—pushing them to meet towering expectations while also juggling life, love, children, careers and ambition—standing strong can feel like an ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. At this stage in life, I’ve learned that success isn’t ...

Everyone's definition of success is different. Some people measure their success according to their standard of living, their income, and their professional status. Other people view success through a ...

Zaw Thiha Tun is currently an investment advisor for PI Financial Corp. He is also a financial writer on a wide variety of topics. Katie Reilly is a former Editor of Trading and Investing at ...