Taking a Break Doesn’t Always Mean Unplugging

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FROM: Harvard Business Review While you can and should take breaks by stepping away from your devices and screens, you may not always have the time or the autonomy to do so. But if you choose the right screen-based breaks, they can provide you with similar benefits as the offline variety and help you take…

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Preparing for Medical Expenses in Retirement

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FROM: U.S. News You may think that you don’t need to worry about health care costs after you turn 65 and are eligible for Medicare. You can’t contribute to a health savings account after you enroll in Medicare, but you can use money you’ve built up in the account tax-free for even more expenses after…

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4 Ways to Invest in Employee Mental Health

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FROM: Financial Management COVID-19 has disrupted every facet of our lives, and our collective mental health is no exception. In the world we’re in today, building a culture that’s both resilient and agile is an obvious source of competitive advantage. There’s absolutely no question that investing in a culture that supports mental and emotional wellbeing…

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How To Prepare For Rising Stress Ahead

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FROM: Smart Brief My area of focus is group culture and what it takes for individuals and groups to thrive. You should also be aware that individuals who have been traumatized are more likely to misinterpret events as threats, even though they aren’t, so as a result they’re more vulnerable to stress and their reactions…

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E-filing of Form 1040-X Coming This Summer

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FROM: The Tax Adviser The current system requires taxpayers to mail a paper amended return to the IRS for processing, and the IRS receives over 3 million of those forms each year. The new electronic option allows the IRS to receive amended returns faster while minimizing errors normally associated with manually completing the form. IRS…

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