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The pandemic’s economic fallout is putting people’s tax knowledge to the test, and they’re not passing with flying colors. A new survey indicates that many U.S. adults are in the dark about critical questions this tax season, such as how the Internal Revenue Service treats stimulus checks and whether remote …

March 30, 2021 Tips to Improve Listening Skills for Better Customer Interaction Listening is one of the most important aspects of customer relations. It requires patience and a slight tinge of humility so that the person that you are interacting with feels comfortable in explaining his or her issue or …

March 24, 2021 3 Parts of your Business You Can Outsource to Get Better Results If you own a business, you have to know the basics of many things, such as taxes, marketing, customer service… But it’s no shame to admit you can’t be the best at everything, or that …

We have been told from a very young age that we need to start saving so we can buy a home of our own. Owning your own property is the dream of many people, but when you think about it, and you have to put yourself through 30 to 35 …

Could Democrats be fighting the last war and wasting money on another $ 1.9 trillion economic relief package? Perhaps, if St. Louis Federal Reserve president James Bullard is right. The Fed official thinks the economy is already set for a strong recovery in 2021. It’s possible U.S. economic growth could …

Dear Moneyist, I’m 62 years of age, I have stopped working and I am currently receiving Social Security. My husband is intending to file a joint tax return, and told me straight out that he does not intend to give me any of our joint tax return, because he said …

Santa Claus may not be coming to town due to the pandemic, but he will pay a socially distant visit to Wall Street equity traders if history is any guide. Stocks have performed exceedingly well during a seasonal period that includes the year’s last five trading days and the first …

Women tend to perform better as mutual-fund managers than men. iStockphoto You probably agree that having varied viewpoints can help money managers and corporate boards of directors make better decisions. But you may be fascinated to see that the numbers back this idea up and point to opportunities to improve …

When you’re trying to sleep and you just can’t seem to, it can get very frustrating. Unfortunately trying harder to make your body go to sleep may make the situation worse. The silence of the night can be a catalyst for anxious and worrying thoughts and doubts. Once you go …