[caption id="attachment_8308" align="alignleft" width="225"] Women, One Woman Only, Home, Smiling, Businesswoman, Laptop, Computer, Home Office, Tablet[/caption] A growing number of companies are offering telecommuting and remote work options—and that’s especially good news for women By Kimberly Olson A few years ago, attorney Caroline C. Maxwell was working at her firm’s...

How small changes can have a lasting impact By Julissa McClean New year, new you, right? Well, maybe. A New Year’s resolution is no different from a crash diet. Sure, it can be a jump start, but if you don’t put in the work, you’ll likely...

April Kilcrease Anchored by the cities of Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina’s Triangle region is known for its high concentration of college campuses, high-tech companies, and southern charm. The area blooms in the spring. Locals bike and walk tree-lined trails. Branches explode with goblet-sized magnolias....

Taking control of your finances can be an empowering choice—if you know how to get started By Brittany Shoot Managing your financial planning doesn’t have to be daunting. Given the many consumer tools available today, selecting products to manage your financial health—from budgeting to investing to saving for retirement­—can...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women—here’s how to minimize your risk By Leslie Pepper As an entrepreneur, Yewande Austin, 46, was accustomed to a hectic schedule. Days as long as 16 to 18 hours didn’t faze her, and she only added to that...

Eight tips for eating healthy and keeping fit on a business trip By Carmen Cusido Challenges to healthy living crop up everywhere on business trips: from fast-food options at the airport to lackluster gyms at hotels. But there are tactics frequent travelers can use to keep up...