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What does cigender mean and how did the term come about? If you’re asking this question, you’re not alone. The short answer is that a cisgender person is someone who identifies with the same gender that they were assigned at birth.
The term “cis” is a Latin prefix that means:
In contrast, “trans” is a Latin prefix that means:
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Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent years. And, I’m one of many who has ridden this wave.
For some, remote work means a full-time lifestyle as a digital nomad. For others, it means supplementing your income with paid blogging, ghostwriting, or researching.
Whatever your situation, all remote workers face similar challenges when it comes to productivity. Everything from pets and deliveries to social media and personal phone calls can disrupt your workflow.
I know this from first-hand experience, because I have been working from home for over a decade. [Read more…] about Remote Work: Everything You Need To Know To Optimize Your Productivity
Looking for tax strategies to owe less to the IRS this April? Or better yet, going after a larger refund? The tax laws are always changing, so it makes sense to maximize your return.
In the United States, we have a progressive tax system. Meaning, people who earn more should pay a higher tax rate than those who pay less. This approach is based on fairness and an “ability to pay”.
What is interesting, however, is that the American tax system is only progressive up to a point. It is progressive for lower and middle class Americans, but it is not for wealthy individuals. [Read more…] about Tax Strategies: How to Play the “Tax Game” Like the Wealthy
Beginning in 2019, two major airlines started to offer travelers the option to choose “unspecified” or “undisclosed” as a gender option during the booking process. United Airlines was the first to introduce it in March 2019, while American Airlines followed suit in December 2019.
This move is a major step toward acknowledging people along the gender spectrum, including but not limited to transgender, intersex, nonbinary and gender nonconforming (GNC) identities. [Read more…] about Gender Neutral Airlines (And Travel) On The Rise
Ah, self-love. It may be a buzz word these days, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Just ask Jonathan Van Ness, who recently released his memoir called, Over the Top: A Journey to Self-Love.
Best known for his gig on Netflix’s hit, Queer Eye, Van Ness always delights with his optimistic attitude and warm personality.
Yet in his new book, the sensational Van Ness gets vulnerable. Turns out, he wasn’t always the bubbly ray of sunshine he is today, having struggled with with child sexual abuse, body image, drug addiction, prostitution, insecurities surrounding his sexuality and being diagnosed with HIV, among other profound experiences. [Read more…] about 9 Life Lessons I Learned From Jonathan Van Ness’s Book “Over the Top”