A clean desk doesn't just feel nice -- it communicates professionalism, reduces your stress, helps you keep track of your important tasks, and saves you the time that you would have spent hunting for lost files and sticky notes. Try out these strategies to transform your workspace and your work life: * Use a bulletin board to keep assorted papers from piling up on your … [Read more...] about Keep your workspace organized and boost your productivity
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The party is over for tax credits
The big tax perks after the pandemic are reduced this year. Parents won't be getting checks, but they will still have a (smaller) credit to use against taxes owed. The Child Tax Credit was boosted for the 2021 tax year to $3,600 for children younger than 5 and $3,000 for kids 6 to 17. For the 2022 tax year, the child tax credit will drop to $2,000 for all children 16 and … [Read more...] about The party is over for tax credits
Make yourself a success
To succeed, remember these truths:* Winners are not born, they are made.* The dominant force in your existence is the way you think.* You can create your own reality.* There is some benefit to be had from every adversity.* Each one of your beliefs is a choice.* You are never defeated until you accept defeat as a reality and stop trying.* The only real limitations on what you … [Read more...] about Make yourself a success
Most dangerous jobs in America
Some jobs are more dangerous than others. However, America's most dangerous jobs might surprise some folks. Think dangerous jobs and many people think of police officers and firefighters. Certainly, these careers come with a lot of risks, but according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most dangerous American jobs are in fishing/hunting and logging. So much for the great … [Read more...] about Most dangerous jobs in America
Business tips from the greatest showman
If you want to learn how to grow your business, learning from one of the greatest showmen in history is certainly a good place to start. P.T. Barnum is still a household name, even though his famous circuses are no longer so popular with audiences. While Barnum is most famous for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the entrepreneur dabbled with running a … [Read more...] about Business tips from the greatest showman