Control the Clutter! 5 Tips to Create a More Organized Life

If compiling all of your tax documentation this year triggered the thought that you really should try to be more organized, then the following tips are for you. Constantly searching for things you have misplaced, missing important dates, and not feeling like you have control over your days can waste your time and increase your…

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Work-from-home best practices

The fact is that many of us are now working from home…and we’re not sure just how long this will be a necessity. With this in mind, we compiled a list of best practices to support a successful and secure work-from-home operation. Ensure a good internet connection (and have back up)—Ensure that you have the…

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How to minimize distractions while working from home

Working from home has increased in popularity over the past several years. But today, amidst the COVID-19 crisis, it’s not only popular, but required for many. Moving from a hustle-and-bustle professional workspace to a home office can be a major transition for many. To help you make the move successfully, here are a few tips…

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Why file your tax return early? Lots of good reasons…

If April 15 always seems to sneak up on you, get out in front of this year’s tax deadline and file early. Here are a few top reasons why you should… Reduce your stress. When you wait until the last minute, it can spike stress levels. The dread of the impending tax deadline, the worry of…

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What you need to know about changes to retirement and 529 plans

The new budget bill passed by Congress on December 20, 2019 impacted both retirement and college savings plans. While many are still waiting for further guidance from the IRS on several details of the bill, we compiled a short list of the major changes that may affect you. Retirement plan changes: The rule that restricted…

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Smart tax tips for 2020

It’s that time of year when everyone can agree on one thing: Paying taxes is a drag. As we progress into a new tax season, follow these tips to help avoid a heavy tax burden this year: Adjust your withholdings as needed—The 2018 tax code overhaul lowered most individual tax brackets, which in turn put…

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5 tips for hosting magical meetings

Okay, so maybe not magical…but there are things you can do to rev up engagement in your meetings. After all, it’s likely that you spend at least 25 percent of your professional time in meetings, so why not put a little work into making them more appealing for all those involved. To get you started,…

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Set your career goals for 2020

There’s no better time to talk about goals than the start of a new year. And what better topic than your career? The following are a few tips to help you set reasonable and achievable goals this year: Get out of your comfort zone—The theme here is pushing yourself to make bigger things happen. Apply…

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