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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Financial Checklist: Post-Divorce Tips

Rina Risper10 years ago08 mins

Provided by Sara Frank-Hepfer

If you’re recently divorced, it’s normal to worry about your financial situation. Settling into a new financial life will take time, but here are some tips that may help.

TAX SOLUTIONS: Tips on Choosing a Tax Preparer for 2015 Tax Season

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

By A.J. Gross

As with any major decision in life, you should choose your tax preparer wisely. Paying taxes is a serious matter, so it’s important where you choose to have your tax return prepared. While you only need to file your taxes once each spring, you can save yourself from any last minute stress by spending time now to find the right tax professional to prepare your tax return.

TAX SOLUTIONS: What is a Retirement Plan?

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

The IRS has a secret account for all U.S. citizens. There is money in the secret account accessible to taxpayers. By filing Form 1099-OID, taxpayers can gain access to their own secret account.

Interpersonal Edge: Get support for personal tragedy outside the workplace

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I’m going through a bad divorce and a cancer diagnosis. I do not know how much to tell people at work. Obviously, I’m thinking about my personal life a lot, but I don’t want other people to see me as incompetent. How can I maintain both my credibility and my sanity through this difficult time?

Jill on Money: Health care enrollment season present dizzying choices

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Just in time for the upcoming benefit enrollment period, the Kaiser Family Foundation has released its annual survey of employer health plans, which cover more than half of the non-elderly population, or 147 million people.

The Kid’s Doctor: Middle ear issues can be remedied without surgery

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

I read an intriguing study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal about children who have persistent middle ear fluid (otitis media with effusion). The problem is fairly common and is often a reason that children will undergo a day surgical procedure to insert tympanostomy tubes (ear tubes). In fact, my 11-month-old granddaughter just had tubes placed.

TAX SOLUTIONS: IRS Secret Account Tax Scheme

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

By A.J. Gross

The IRS has a secret account for all U.S. citizens. There is money in the secret account accessible to taxpayers. By filing Form 1099-OID, taxpayers can gain access to their own secret account.

FINANCIAL FOCUS: Talking to Your Aging Parents About Their Finances

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer

Each day between 2011 and 2030, 10,000 baby boomers will celebrate their 65th birthdays. As the boomers grow older, their middle-aged children may find themselves in a challenging situation: providing financial assistance to their parents as well as their own kids.

Interpersonal Edge: Make sure workplace jerk doesn’t

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I have a guy at work that everyone agrees is rude, arrogant and hostile. I am the opposite. He has made it clear to our team that he doesn’t like me. The weird thing is that people always throw me under the bus and blame me about the conflict. Why do people favor the people who act badly and not support the person who is nice? And how do I deal with this?

Jill on Money: Best financial advice comes with the F-word

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) had its national conference recently, and it could have been presented by the F-word – that is, “fiduciary.” The weekend brought together 2,000 certified financial planners, all of whom adhere to the fiduciary standard. That standard of care requires that financial professionals put the interests of clients first.