Some people are directly aggressive, meaning they aren’t afraid to express exactly how they feel. And other people are passive-aggressive. “Passive-aggressive behavior is best described as a pattern ...

People who give advice on copywriting often say, “Avoid using the passive voice.” This universal statement is not always correct but, more importantly, it is often confusing because most of us use ...

In some situations, you might find it difficult to open up about feelings of anger, frustration, or disappointment. You might say aloud, “Sure, whatever,” or “Yeah, that’s fine” — but internally, you ...

The professional atmosphere of a typical workplace setting inhibits the direct and honest expression of emotions such as anger and frustration. Yet, even in the most business-like environments, ...

What’s not to love about earning money in your sleep? That’s the idea behind passive income, which is income you regularly earn without doing much additional work to maintain it. You put in a certain ...

Learn effective boundary-setting techniques. Source: Photo by Los Muertos Crew from Pexels Dealing with a passive-aggressive co-worker isn’t easy, especially when you’re a sensitive person. Because of ...

Passive income is money earned with little ongoing effort or involvement after an upfront investment of time, funds, or resources. Unlike traditional income, which is earned through direct labor or ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more ...