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How to Vent at Work Without Getting Fired
Sometimes, you just have to let it all out. But should you really vent about your arduous commute, insufferable boss and disappointing cost-of-living adjustment—at work?
How to Avoid Taxes by Traveling
This week’s tax tip is for all of our traveling business people and the deductions you can get for business trips. Ironically, this week’s tax tip is brought to you by the very same people who want you to pay your taxes, the IRS! The article includes the various deductions one can list on their taxes due to business including food, gas, transportation tickets, and most importantly, how to document all of that so it is easy to file your taxes when the time comes.
Step-by-Step Guide on Phone Security
No one wants to be hacked or tracked. Getting sensitive information read by apps can make you uneasy, and getting it stolen by hackers can be a nightmare for you personally or your business. This article goes through all the information that apps on your phone can track, and it provides a step-by-step guide for how to assess and minimize the data that they track, in order to protect your security and peace of mind.
Your Lawfully Wedded Business Partner?
This week’s article takes a look at a decision that could make or break your business—and your marriage. Going into business with your spouse comes with many unique advantages and disadvantages, and it can be hard to navigate between the two. Since you spend a lot of time together, you will have plenty of time to think over and discuss business decisions, but that work can get in the way of your relationship. This article goes through it all and offers expert opinion on how to make the most of working with your spouse.
Passing on Your Passwords
This week’s article looks at one of the last things your family, friends, or business would want to stress over upon your death: your passwords. It goes through password management software with systems for assigning heirs, what types of passwords are important to save, and how you can set someone up to receive full or partial access to your Google, Facebook, and Apple accounts upon your passing.
Hit the Panic Button: You Missed the Tax Deadline
The people who want your taxes, the IRS, have ways to ensure you are able to pay and offer avenues for avoiding penalties depending on your circumstances. However, even if you manage to dodge the penalties, you should always pay your taxes as soon as possible, as the longer you wait the worse things can get.