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5 Steps to Retire Debt-Free

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Article by by Maurie Backman | Found on CNN.com America is a nation of borrowers, and while racking up debt can be dangerous at any age, it's especially hazardous for those heading into retirement. Because most seniors are behind on savings…
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Younger Business Travelers Are More Likely to Extend Trips For Fun

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Article Found on The Economist ACCENTURE, advertorial, jeggings. The competition for ugliest portmanteau is fierce. Few constructions, though, can match “bleisure” for barbarousness. For the uninitiated, the word is a blend of business…
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Estate Planning Strategies Before Congress Acts On Tax Reform

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Article by Cara O'Brien | Found on AccountingToday.com Estate planning has once again entered the realm of uncertainty. We do not know if there will be new legislation regarding the estate and gift tax, nor do we know when such possible…
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Data Shows Now Is The Best Time To Change Careers (And, That It Won’t Last Much Longer)

Article by J.T. O'Donell | Found on Inc.com An estimated 76 percent of workers today aren't very satisfied with their jobs, with more than 40 percent of them planning to switch jobs in 2017. As a career expert, one of the most common requests…
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IRS adds more features to taxpayer online accounts

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Article Found on AccountingToday.com | Written by Michael Kohn The Internal Revenue Service has supplemented its online tax account tool with some new self-service features for taxpayers and their preparers. The IRS debuted the tool…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Accused of $16.5M Tax Evasion

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Article by Tariq Panja | Found on AccountingToday.com Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of failing to pay 14.7 million euros ($16.5 million) in taxes. The prosecutor’s office in Madrid filed a lawsuit that alleges…
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IRS May Have to Refund $300 Million After Federal Judge Rules PTIN Fee is Illegal

Article by Joseph Henchman | Found on TaxFoundation.org A federal judge ruled on June 1 that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) exceeded its authority in collecting fees for issuing Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTIN). The IRS requires…
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Tax Tips for June Weddings

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Article Found on AccountingToday In all the frenzy that goes into the June wedding season, the last thing and bride- or groomzilla is thinking about is their tax situation – but as Mark Luscombe, principal federal tax analyst at Wolters…
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Your Money: Strategies to Cope With Permanent Debt

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Article by Chris Taylor | Found on Reuters Most people think of debt as a temporary condition: Something you accumulate early in life, chip away at during prime earnings years, and say good riddance to well before retirement. But what…
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5 Employee Training Tactics That Actually Work

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Article by Nicole Fallon | Found on Business News Daily Every new job has a learning curve – and every existing job evolves over time. Consistent learning and training helps employees build and sharpen their skills, and ensures that your…