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Remote Work: Everything You Need To Know To Optimize Your Productivity

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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

How to Find a Mentor Effortlessly In 2021

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One of the most effective ways to grow is through making mistakes and learning from them. An even smarter way to do it is to learn from someone else’s mistakes. This is why having the right mentor can lead to exponential growth, both personally and professionally.

Did you know that small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth? Did you also know that mentored entrepreneurs create twice as many new jobs as solo entrepreneurs?
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Tax Strategies: How to Play the “Tax Game” Like the Wealthy

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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

What is Wrong With the American Tax System for the Middle Class?

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The American tax system is complex. It’s also ineffective: our tax rates are high, yet our budget deficit is even higher. Add to that the failing state of many school systems, infrastructure, and health care accessibility in our country, and the whole question becomes even messier.

Also, how and why has the American tax code grown to 74,608-pages long? Even Certified Public Accountants can’t stay up-to-date with the ever-growing code requirements.

So what gives? What is wrong with the American tax system and how does it disproportionately tax the middle class? [Read more…] about What is Wrong With the American Tax System for the Middle Class?

How to Ask for a Promotion (13 Tried and True Tips)

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Are you researching the best ways to ask for a promotion? If so, know that employers would rather promote from within, because it saves time and money compared to hiring a brand new employee. The hiring and training process is time consuming and hiring from within is an easy way to eliminate friction and cost.

When you feel like it’s the right time to ask for a promotion, go for it because it will benefit you and your employer.

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