Filing taxes can be daunting, but understanding your options for reducing your taxable income can help make it easier and save you money.
U.S. taxpayers have two main options for reducing their taxable income: taking the standard deduction or itemi…
There are certain emotional states many of us actively avoid—sometimes at all costs. But one well-known applied positive psychologist says we need to actively embrace one of them to get “unstuck” and reach your goals.
It’s boredom.
O…
The screening interview is your first step on the road to getting a job. Though it seems straightforward, we all know how important these brief calls can be. After all, if you don’t get past the screening interview, you won’t make it to the next (or f…
As we approach the holiday season, your calendar is probably filling up. And undoubtedly your to-do list is as well.
If you’re nearing the point of overwhelm, it might be time for a to-do list refresh. Here are some creative ways to build a list th…
Google “bad bosses,” and most of what pops up are survival guides for employees—like how to “survive a bad boss,” as if bad leadership is just another natural disaster we need to ride out. We shouldn’t have to survive our day jobs. Leaders shouldn’t b…
A new manager has hit the ground running. He lurks around every corner, catching employees whenever they stop to chat, talk on their phones, or take a moment to scroll through social media posts.
Still stinging from the manager’s reprimand one mor…
In the years since the pandemic upended how we all work, many employers have returned to the office, often opting for a hybrid model that grants their employees some flexibility to work from home. But over the last few months, tech companies like Amaz…
The 2024 election results have laid bare a stark reality: Americans aren’t buying the rosy economic picture painted by recent job market numbers. Despite headlines touting low unemployment and thousands of new jobs, voters rejected the optimism …
A few years ago, when a friend learned that we share a love for Warren Zevon, he told me that he wanted Zevon’s songs “I Have to Leave,” “My Ride’s Here,” and “Keep Me in Your Heart” played at his funeral—in that order. Not only did this conversation …
What happened last time around is a warning for investors, business leaders, and the incoming Trump administration.
