🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625) – This is the latest budget bill that appropriates $1.3 trillion of Treasury funds until the end of September – which is the end of the fiscal year. The following is a sampling of some of the provisions included in the 2,232-page bill: Service members … Continue reading “Federal Budget Allocated, Low-Income Veterans Protected, and Rural Phone Services to Meet Quality Standards”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWe all learn in different ways. Some people are book smart, meaning they glean knowledge from reading books. Others learn better through classroom or one-on-one instruction. Still others learn by doing – maybe jumping into an assembly project without reading the instructions. And then there are those that are more visual … Continue reading “Deep Learning for Deeper Understanding”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to the workplace, teamwork is an important part of any organization’s ability to accomplish goals. However, creating an effective team is not easy. Based on a survey from McKinsey & Company, 65 percent of those surveyed mentioned that trust was an important factor when creating an effective team. … Continue reading “How to Build an Effective Team in the Workplace”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe low interest rate environment of recent years has presented challenges to retirees who rely on bonds to supplement retirement income. Low rates and sustained equity outperformance have made stocks more attractive. However, while the stock market has returned impressive gains over the past eight years, retirees historically have been reluctant … Continue reading “Dividend Stocks Can Be Reliable Source of Income for Retirees”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAccording to a report from FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics, the number of remote workers has increased since 2005. “The 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. Employee Workforce Report” found that 3.9 million workers now perform at least 50 percent of their working hours by telecommuting from their residence. This … Continue reading “How to Manage Remote Employees”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readEstate planning is never done. Just like a piece of real estate, it needs periodic maintenance and care to make sure it’s in good shape when you need it most. Provisions in the newly passed GOP tax plan mean it’s time to revisit a handful of key areas of your estate … Continue reading “Estate Planning Essentials You Need to Revisit Due to the New Tax Law”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal RecognitionAct of 2017 (H.R. 984) – Sponsored by Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA) on Feb. 7, 2017, this bill extends Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, … Continue reading “Protections for Indian Tribes, Caregivers, Child Victims of Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking and 9-1-1 Callers”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readTo many people, Bitcoin and blockchain technology are the same thing. Bitcoin might be the best-known example of a successful application of blockchain technology, but as soon as business leaders understood the power and advantages of the Bitcoin model, various industries, institutions and humanitarian organizations leapt on the technology as a … Continue reading “Blockchain Technology – Beyond Bitcoin”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAlthough tax filing season has been officially open only since Jan. 29, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning that reports of refund scams are already skyrocketing. Here’s an overview of the most common type of scam and tips to avoid becoming a victim. The Scam Hackers steal current data from … Continue reading “Protect Yourself from Tax Refund Scammers”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThere are several factors expected to help fuel the economy through 2018. The first is government intervention through fiscal policy. Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2017. This legislation offers a plethora of tax breaks for corporate and individual filers alike. With it, Congress … Continue reading “This Year’s Fuel for Economic Growth”
