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Tax Prep
It’s tax prep time! The US 2022 tax filing season is upon us. Let’s get you in the spirit and ready to file. Tips to Help You The IRS started accepting 2022 tax returns on January 23rd. The official deadline for individual tax returns is April 18, 2023 for most Americans. There are some exceptions […]
Read MoreStep-in Ready
What does it mean to be step-in ready? It is different for each of us. When you think about you and your current circumstances ask yourself this. If someone needed to come in and help you today, could they? Who are Your People? Your people will be the ones with whom you will share sensitive […]
Read MoreNews You Can Use
This week seemed a good time to pass along news you can use. One thing I enjoy is scouting out for important information! What I uncovered this week is information that may have been missed. Highlights include health insurance, tax incentives/energy rebates, non-compete agreements, and 2022 tax filing delays for Californian’s impacted under federal disaster […]
Read MoreCPR
Are you CPR certified? Watching the football game Monday night, I held my breath as I watched the medical crew on the field. CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) saved a life. Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old Buffalo Bills defensive back, was in critical condition early Tuesday after he collapsed on the field in a game […]
Read MoreNew Year, New Laws
Happy New Year to all! It’s time to get used to seeing and writing 2023 (where did last year go?!) It’s a new year and there are new laws on the books that come into effect January 1, 2023 across the US. New Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2023 in the US Pay attention! Residents […]
Read MoreIRS delays New 1099-K Tax Reporting Requirements
A big announcement was released 12/23/2022. The IRS delays the new 1099-K reporting requirements previously announced for all Venmo, PayPal, Stripe, and other cash app payment sites. This rule applied to any transactions, including part-time work, side hustles and anyone selling goods. Earlier in 2022 it was announced that transactions made through cash app payment sites over […]
Read MoreWhat do US Health Care Terms Mean?
Health care terms in the US are used all the time. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what they really mean? I know I have! Reading Healthy Women this week, I dug into an article by Deb Gordon first before attempting to write for you all today. Remembering back to when I started working, […]
Read MoreActive Stillness
Active Stillness is something I hadn’t heard of until this week. Using the Headspace app this week, we were encouraged to practice “active stillness”. The holidays are upon us. During the hustle bustle of people, places, and things to do in the days ahead, time for stillness sounds pretty great, doesn’t it?! Stillness The Oxford […]
Read More“Famous Mess”
Even the famous leave behind a mess for their families. This week, let’s review the current status of Anne Heche’s estate. It’s an example of what not to do … The Backstory August 5 2022, Heche accidentally drove her car into a Los Angeles residence. The collision resulted in a fire with Ms. Heche hospitalized. […]
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