Adam Grant is a rule-follower. The author and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania recounts the one and only time he was called to the principal’s office as a kid: “I found out I wasn’t in trouble and still cried.” After spending the past five to seven years trying to understand people […]
You can certainly make an impact in the world by donating money and time to nonprofits and investing in companies that share your values. But, if you want to exponentially multiply your impact, you have to get your whole family involved in giving. In a recent study on giving in retirement, Merrill Lynch asked thought […]
The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce awarded the 2016 Corporate Citizen of the Year Award to First Bank of Highland Park. For 60 years, First Bank of Highland Park, locally-owned and operated, has stood by their tagline: “Where Community is First.” In 2015, the bank supported 38 nonprofits and employees volunteered more than 2,500 hours. The […]
It’s natural to want to give your children the best — perhaps a top-notch education to give them a leg up later in life or some of the luxuries you didn’t have growing up. The problem is that these days, the ways we can indulge our children are virtually limitless. The spending frenzy begins quite […]
It’s natural to want to give your children the best — perhaps a top-notch education to give them a leg up later in life or some of the luxuries you didn’t have growing up. The problem is that these days, the ways we can indulge our children are virtually limitless. The spending frenzy begins quite […]
Described as the “Uber of Beauty,” Stylisted makes you feel like a celebrity, bringing the best freelance hairstylists and makeup artists to your door with a couple swipes of your smartphone. No more factoring in variables like traffic, weather or childcare in order to look your best. The practicality and efficiency appeal to busy moms […]
Make It Better hosts Money, Values and Impact to help people impact their financial future. [View the story “Money, Values & Impact” on Storify]
When you make the painful decision to file for divorce, you know there will be some expenses, namely legal fees. But, the end of a marriage can trigger all sorts of costs, many of which soon-to-be-ex spouses don’t anticipate because they are (understandably) mired in the emotional aspects of splitting up. One big increased expense […]
When it comes to managing, investing and budgeting money, a little bit of planning and some advice from financial experts can go a long way. Take a look at our Smart Finances Guide below for tips and other advice that can help you plan your financial future accordingly. Interested in learning more and making savvier financial decisions? […]
Over the past few years, fundraising websites have leapt en masse to the forefront of the donating world. Although early iterations such as Indiegogo and Kickstarter, originally created to support funding of the arts, have been around for nearly a decade, newer sites like GoFundMe and YouCaring have become effective ways for people to finance […]
