After months of applications and polite rejections, Kayla had started to wonder whether her biology degree was going to pay off the way she’d imagined. So, when an unexpected text arrived offering an interview with HealthStream Solutions, she pursued it — cautiously. The recruiter communicated entirely through Teams, but only by text. No video. No voice. Just messages on a professional platform, which felt almost normal enough to ignore. Kayla wasn’t the only one paying attention — her sister, a paralegal, found HealthStream, Inc. listed on the NASDAQ. Kayla checked the Better Business Bureau and found them listed there too. It all checked out.
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Did You Ever Wonder What We Do?
Dinner in my house is often from the kitchen’s massive island, savoring the western view of the Santa Ana Mountains. In the winter, at least. In the summer, the sun hasn’t yet set so the shades are usually closed. But when the daylight shortens, and the sun is setting...
Exfoliating a Lesson
At Thanksgiving, I used my nephew's bathroom and encountered soap with a tobacco scent and gritty texture. That seemed odd to me, so I asked him about it. He got excited explaining it was exfoliating hand soap. The grittiness wasn't a flaw; it was the whole point. He...
Cycling Lessons for Building Wealth
While grinding up 3,700 feet of California hills clipped into my road bike during this year's Bike MS 150 Bay to Bay ride, e-bikes effortlessly buzzed past me while I consistently surged past my teammates on rental bikes using flat pedals. Like many of you reading...
Empowering Financial Independence for Women
Women face unique financial challenges and need to proactively plan As we witness a societal shift with more women taking control of their financial health, it's clear that financial empowerment is no longer a men's only domain. This is crucial, especially considering...
Crafting a Rich Life in Retirement: Beyond Wealth
To live a rich retirement life, envision what truly brings you joy and fulfillment Retirement is often envisioned as a time of relaxation and freedom, a period to enjoy the fruits of years of hard work. However, living a truly "rich" life during these years involves...
Wondering How to Finance Your Small Business or Side Hustle?
Having a small business or side hustle can be a great way to increase your income. Even though the old saying goes, "It takes money to make money," what if you just don't have the extra cash on hand to put things in motion? Below are some tips to help you kickstart...
The Art of Semi-Retirement: Balancing Work and Leisure in the Next Chapter of Life
As you approach retirement, fully stepping away from work might seem less appealing than it did a decade or two ago. Instead, many people embrace semi-retirement to balance the need for continued income with the desire for more leisure time. Semi-retirement offers a...
Holiday Gifting Beyond Toys: Investing in Your Kids’ or Grandkids Future
When giving gifts to our children or grandchildren, we often default to the latest toys or gadgets. However, the value of these items tends to diminish over time in terms of both interest to the child and monetary value. A different approach to gifting can focus on...
The Age-Proof Brain
The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia by: Marc Milstein, PhD Reviewed by: Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® Medal Rating: Gold Medal In "The Age-Proof Brain," Marc Milstein provides an easy-reading...