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6 Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions to Maximize Your Return

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“Can a dead person deduct medical expenses?” “Can And it’s really a worthy endeavor—one he says “absolutely” adds up. Educators can claim up to [$300] for classroom-related expenses, while student loan interest deductions offer relief for borrowers. Can I claim my pet as a dependent? What about my au pair?”

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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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economy up to $187 billion every year between lost productivity and health care and medical costs. A 2017 survey found that 91% of executives believe that a sense of humor is important for career advancement, and 84% feel that people with a good sense of humor do a better job. Lighten up” or “You’re too sensitive.”

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3 Steps to Unveil Your Full Human Power Through ‘Unfocus’

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Keep doing what you’re doing, stay on task , be passionate, don’t give up and you will ultimately be rewarded. At medical school, my performance soared when I added more to my day (sports, meditation, going out with my friends). Sync up with your cognitive rhythm. This article was published in November 2017 and has been updated.

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9 Early-Bird Tips for the Habitually Late

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The day before an appointment, gather everything you will need (directions, medical records, etc.) Expect the worst and bump up your departure time accordingly. This article was published in February 2017 and has been updated. But how many of us do it? Prepare, so you can stop being late. and put it by the door or in your car.

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Mothers Need Safe Spaces to Breastfeed at Work, and Employers Need to Lead the Charge

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I had just 20 minutes to pump breast milk on my “break” (read: my lunchtime), though a normal pumping session took 30 minutes, plus five minutes of set-up and tear down. She’s also the medical director at Aeroflow Breastpumps and founder of Primrose Newborn Care. “I

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

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In a time when the 24-hour news cycle bombards us with stories of tragedy, heartbreak and deceit, it can be difficult to keep our heads up and remain optimistic about the world we live in. In the predawn hours of a Saturday morning in January 2017, an arsonist set fire to the Victoria Islamic Center, a mosque in Victoria, Texas.

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

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You can have the highest IQ and the best education and still find yourself washed up because no one has ever taught you to take care of your brain. I have an exercise I like that involves putting up anchor images that immediately remind you why you need to make good decisions. As of 2017 , more than 90,000 police-reported U.S.

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