Terri Williams
Business/education/lifestyle writer
Terri has an extensive and versatile writing portfolio with bylines at USA Today, Yahoo, U.S. News & World Report, The Economist, About.com, Investopedia, The San Francisco Chronicle, and Realtor.com.
PROJECTS
USA TODAY
High Water: How the Army Corps of Engineers Handles Flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides the first line of defense against dangerous flooding . . .
USA TODAY
NASA's Future in Space
Two-time astronaut Leland Melvin explains the importance of higher education in the continuing success of space exploration . . .
execed.economist.com
CEO job security: How to remain at the helm (or quickly rebound when fired)
Lately, the CEOs of high-profile companies have been falling like dominoes: UBER, General Electric, Buffalo Wild Wings, Whirlpool, Priceline – even Avon and Oreo/Cadbury.
Why are so many CEOs . . .
realtor.com
Pros and Cons of a Homeowners Association Every Buyer Should Consider
HGTV's Drew Scott of the Property Brothers and other experts weigh in on the pros and cons of moving into a neighborhood with an HOA.
US News & World Report
7 Myths About Online Education
From accreditation to employability, don't let these notions get in the way of exploring an online degree . . .
freshome.com
The Nasty 9: What Are the Germiest Places in Your Home?
Your home, with all of its nooks and crannies, is a breeding ground for mold, staph germs, yeast and coliform bacteria. We spoke with Dr. Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona who is better known as “Dr. Germ,” to rank the germiest . . .
The Ladders
If your boss says this, it’s a sign they probably underestimate you
Feedback is the key to success on any job, but some comments or responses may be warning signs of potential problems. Sometimes, the issue is a micromanaging boss. In fact, 59% of . . .
freshome.com
HGTV’s Chip Wade: DIY Hacks to Transform Your Backyard on a Budget
Chip Wade of HGTV and the DIYNetwork is known for such shows as “Designed to Sell,” “Curb Appeal” and “Elbow Room.” We asked Wade for some simple DIY ways to transform your backyard into an outdoor haven on a budget.
realtor.com
Fire by Dryer! Why These Appliances Can Make Your House Go Up in Flames
Appliances make household chores so much more tolerable, but they can also burn your home to the ground. Find out which appliances pose the greatest threat.
execed.economist.com
Four bad habits that executives should nix
Old habits may be hard to break, but leaders who plan to be successful in the C-Suite need to make a concerted effort to do so. As John Maxwell would say, “Everything rises and falls on . . .
Yahoo
Six Fast-Growing Careers Taking Over the U.S.
Whether you are fresh out of college, unemployed, or considering a mid-career change, you want to land a job in a field that's growing. But with the ever-changing global economy . . .
homelandprepnews.com
Cham Dallas explains U.S. emergency medical profession unprepared for nuclear attack
North Korea’s threats to carry out a nuclear strike on the United States underscores the need for the medical community to be prepared to treat potentially large numbers of patients . . .
realtor.com
Flickering Lights: What's Normal and What Indicates You Have a Serious Problem?
Flickering lights—not to be confused with blinking holiday lights—can be cause for concern in your home, a possible sign that something . . .
fairygodboss.com
Is 50K a Year a Good Salary? The Answer Depends on 4 Things
When choosing a job or a career path, you will consider numerous different factors, including your interests, abilities, strengths, degree and highest level of education completed . . .
execed.economist.com
C-Level Execs and Ex-Employees Pose Greatest Cybersecurity Risk
Hackerpocalypse. That is the term used by Cybersecurity Ventures to describe the onslaught of cyber-crime that cost $3 trillion globally in 2015 and is . . .