Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Whether you’ve been hiding money secrets or you think your spouse is, ...

Life events can wreak greater havoc with finances than any market downturn. Here are some pointers on holding "that" ...

Most of us don’t wake up eager for a difficult conversation. By their very nature, these conversations can feel uncomfortable, challenging, and awkward. You’ve likely faced one you dreaded, put off, ...

Difficult conversations represent inevitable aspects of human relationships, yet most people receive little formal training in navigating these challenging interactions effectively. Whether addressing ...

Have you ever felt anxious about an upcoming talk — one whose outcome you can’t predict? One that makes you feel edgy or jittery all day, unable to focus on other things? Maybe you were planning to ...