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We Give Our Teenagers More Experiences Than Gifts for Christmas

When my kids were little, we embraced the magic of Santa Claus. Christmas morning meant lots of presents to unwrap, some from mom and dad, and plenty from Santa. Still, we valued giving our kids experiences, as well. When grandparents and other relatives asked for holiday gift ideas for our…

The Simple Hack That Completely Changed How I Give Gifts

I had an ex-boyfriend who wasn’t the best gift-giver, but he really wanted to be. So he started writing down ideas for gifts throughout the year, and by Christmas, I couldn’t believe he had remembered something I mentioned months ago. He shared his trick with me, and I was impressed.…

A Goldman Partner Says Competitive Sports Helped Give Her an Edge

Meena Lakdawala-Flynn knew what it meant to perform under pressure years before becoming a partner at one of the country’s top banks.Lakdawala-Flynn, cohead of Global Private Wealth Management and One Goldman Sachs, started doing gymnastics when she was two years old. By the time she was eight, Lakdawala-Flynn said she…