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Jill on Money: Benefits bonanza

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I’ve been in my job for 20 years. When I started in my career, I thought I knew just about everything. Now most days I wrestle with how much I don’t know. How do you deal with getting good enough at what you do to see how much more you don’t know?

TAX SOLUTIONS: Home Office Deductions

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

Claiming home office deductions increases your chances of an IRS audit. Is that true? In our experience, the answer is generally no. If you run your business out of your home and maintain a home office, then you should take your deductions.

The Kid’s Doctor: Don’t let sudden cardiac death fell your young athlete

Rina Risper11 years ago06 mins

Stats show 90 percent of these sudden deaths occur immediately post-training or competition, with football and basketball having the highest incidence.

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Excuse me are you listening? 13-21

Rina Risper11 years ago011 mins

Dear Readers,

I am not a huge fan of sports but baseball makes my heart flutter. I do not really watch it or listen to it much now but it reminds me of my grandpa, Ralph Carrington, who died some years ago. Recently, I found out that he was a New York City taxi cab driver and my grandmother was recruited by Saks Fifth Avenue to make wedding dresses.

Interpersonal Edge: The power of not knowing

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

TAX SOLUTIONS: Tips for Paying Your Tax Bill

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

If you filed for an automatic 6 month extension then tax season is officially over as of October 15, 2014. The IRS doesn’t allow any additional extensions. There are numerous reasons why a decision was made to request more time to file a tax return. One reason is you needed more time to pay the taxes. The following are some tips for paying your tax bill.

Pet World: Fraidy Cat Doesn’t Use the Kitty Door

Rina Risper11 years ago011 mins

Figuring out your cat’s behavior might mean a visit to the veterinarian to rule out any medical issues.

The Kid’s Doctor: Enterovirus continues to spread

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

The typical symptoms with a D-68 infection are upper respiratory with sore throat, runny nose and a cough.

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By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

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Jill on Money: Procrastination nation

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Last month, I had the privilege of interviewing productivity guru David Allen, who wrote a seminal work on the topic called “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity”. At the Financial Planning Association’s Annual Conference, David captivated 1,800 CFP(r) professionals with a terrific explanation of how easily we can be distracted and the best way to find focus and vision.

Interpersonal Edge: Politeness in workplace doesn’t cost, it pays

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I’m told I’m gruff and perceived as difficult at work. The truth is I focus on getting the job done. I watched a news show yesterday about how people at work sabotage you when they don’t like you. In the show, the baristas at coffee shops even gave customers decaf rather than caffeine when the customer was rude. Do you think people go out of their way to undermine you if they think you are impolite?