It’s a basic, boring question—and one said on repeat to your partner each time you reconnect after a long day: “How was your day?” The response is usually, “Fine. Yours?” Then, “Fine.” And just like ...

Cancer treatment can bring a fear of the unknown. Here are nine questions to ask your doctor to help you stay informed and confident during and after treatment. Finding out you have cancer can bring ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julia Korn writes about leadership and career development. When an interviewer asks, ”Do you have any questions?” at the end of ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Every parent has been on the receiving end of a one-word answer. You ask your kid how their day was, and ...

While interviewing for a job is about making a positive impression, remember it's a two-way conversation. In addition to selling yourself, the job interview is an opportunity to learn more about the ...

The other night, I casually asked my teenage daughter, “Can I have your help with the cat's water bowl?” expecting her to jump up and refill it. Instead, she smirked and said, “Do you want my help, or ...

Discover five key questions that financial advisors should ask to understand client goals, assess risks, and build lasting relationships.

This is one of the best interview questions to assess skills and culture fit because it shows two things. First, it tests their technical skills and ability to learn. Second, it shows if they have a ...

Several years ago, during a flight from Houston to Paris, I had a conversation with the CEO of a prominent Houston-based company. When I mentioned that I was a teacher, I asked him, “What skills do ...