Money + Careers

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Summer is over and the kids are back at school. You're thinking this might be the time to create that home-based business you've been dreaming of. But how? I interviewed three local moms with successful home-based businesses, and asked them...

Dear Sheryl Sandberg, My heart aches for you. The news of your husband's passing leaves me speechless. You are an icon. When I consulted on human resource issues, I felt your book so clearly helped women understand problems in the workplace. The...

Kids are expensive, but entertaining them doesn't have to be. Here are 10 budget friendly kids activities to do around Portland! Get outside in and around Portland It's no secret that Portland has many incredible options to get outside and explore....

I was offered a job in Portland about a month before my my first child was due. After the excitement wore off, the apprehension about becoming a new parent, starting a new job, and moving to a new city...

If you're a business owner of any kind (or hope to become one), there are probably other business-savvy women and men who inspire you, coach you, and motivate you to achieve your goals. Learning from other successful business owners...

When I say the word homeschool, what image does it conjure up for you? For me it’s a picture of smiling kids sitting around the kitchen table, painting with watercolors while drinking raw cow’s milk from their mason jars...

If you're already a parent, you've already discovered that parenting is a series of lessons in fantasy versus reality. For instance... The Fantasy: As my belly grew, dreams of lounging around in my robe all day snuggling with my baby danced...

It's official. I've decided to go back to school for my Master's Degree. This will either be the best or worst idea I've ever had. It’s not like I’m 19 and commitment-free over here. I’m a stay-at-home mom with...

Returning to work after maternity leave never is easy. Your little one is still so small and needs so much of your attention, but now you need to focus on you career or livelihood too. Splitting your attention in...