You should be planning on how you're going to leave a job on good terms during the same time you're thinking of leaving. If possible, it's a good idea to leave with relationships intact with your boss and co-workers, because you might need them as references in the future. Here's how to avoid critical mistakes when you're quitting. (Monster)

Even though the 2020 tax season is still a few months off, there are some steps you can be taking now to ensure the process goes smoothly when it does arrive. (Business.com)

This past week, Tyler Perry achieved a milestone by opening Tyler Perry Studios, a fillm production venue in Atlanta that includes 12 new soundstages and is the first ever exclusively owned by an African-American. The complex is larger than Paramount, Warner Bros. and Disney's Burbank studios combined. (The Los Angeles Times)

Say something nice or nothing at all is something you probably heard often as a child. But when it's something that's legally-binding, the phrase takes on a more serious tone. Whether it pops up in an employment contract or as part of a separation agreement, a non-disparagement clause—which bars you from saying anything negative about a company to anyone ever again—can be intimidating. Here is what that contract means and details on what exactly you’re agreeing to if you sign a non-disparagement clause. (The Muse)

Being assertive and refusing to take no for an answer could be considered a desirable trait in the workplace – at times. But then again, if you're too pushy, you might become known as the employee who doesn't know when to let go and move on. Here are some tips on being assertive and persistent without becoming obnoxious. (Fast Company)

You wouldn't call a friend in New York from overseas in the middle of the night and ask them to meet you overseas, so why do so many companies believe diversity in the workplace should include a "meet me where you are" mentality? (Fast Company)

In a recent field study, Mara Olekalns, Ruchi Sinha and Carol T. Kulik examined how women experience everyday negotiations. They interviewed 84 women about a significant negotiation that they had been through in the previous year. Based on those responses, the researchers have identified evidence-based recommendations to help women develop new skills and build the confidence and resilience to overcome the challenges. (Harvard Business Review)

Oprah Winfrey now has the largest endowment ever at Morehouse College in Atlanta after donating $13 million. Winfrey visited the all men's historically black college Monday for the 30th anniversary of the Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program.  The program started in 1989 and the fund stands at $12 million. Monday's donation of $13 million pushed her total investment to $25 million. (Black Enterprise)

African American workers are at a 10% higher risk oF losing their jobs from automation than the general population. According to estimates by McKinsey & Company, automation and AI will kill or replace with lower-paying work 4.5 million jobs held by African Americans by 2030. (McKinsey & Company)

Gasoline prices have spiked in California, rising well above what most Americans are paying at the gas pump. In some locations, gas is currently selling for $5 per gallon in California. The average price of regular gas in California rose to $4.18 a gallon, the highest level since 2014.  Part of the problem can be traced to outages at several refineries. (CNN)

One of the biggest benefits of using credit cards is all the possible rewards you can earn. If you're smart about the card you pick, you can earn hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in cash back, free travel or other rewards. In the midst of celebrating potential rewards, look out for the fine print. Here are six things you'll want to check out before determining that a card's rewards program is the right one for you. (USA TODAY)

Doing business in China's coveted consumer market comes with very big moral concessions for American companies. Ultimately, sometimes it comes down to deciding whether to choose profit over principal. Just ask the NBA. (CNN)

In a rare move for a US tech company, Fitbit is pulling nearly all of its device manufacturing out of China amid a trade war between the world's two largest economies. The company announced Wednesday that "effectively all trackers and smartwatches" starting in January "will not be of Chinese origin" as a result of US tariffs. (CNN)