November 16, 2024

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Interpersonal Edge: Make sure workplace jerk doesn’t

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
  Q. I have a guy at work that everyone agrees is rude, arrogant and hostile. I am the opposite. He has made it clear to our team that he doesn’t like me. The weird thing is that people always throw me under the bus and blame me about the conflict. Why do people favor the people who act badly and not support the person who is nice? And how do I deal with this?

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Jill on Money: Best financial advice comes with the F-word

Rina Risper06 mins

   

  The Financial Planning Association (FPA) had its national conference recently, and it could have been presented by the F-word – that is, “fiduciary.” The weekend brought together 2,000 certified financial planners, all of whom adhere to the fiduciary standard. That standard of care requires that financial professionals put the interests of clients first.
 

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The Kid’s Doctor: Helmet use helps prevent ATV injuries

Rina Risper05 mins

 

Whatever your views, parental supervision and helmet use is one way to help prevent serious injuries.  By Brad Sauter/Fotolia.com

 

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Rudeness and Disrespect: How Kids Try to “Defuse” It

Rina Risper019 mins

 

By James Lehman, MSW

 
“I was just kidding! Can’t you take a joke?” If your child gives you this excuse after he’s said or done something rude, it might leave you feeling frustrated and unsure of how to handle the situation. Later, you might question yourself when he says, “But I didn’t mean it that way.” In this article, James Lehman explains why disrespect and inappropriate behavior are really nothing to laugh at—no matter what the excuse.

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Interpersonal Edge: Seek the truth – not mere compliments – about your work performance

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
Q. I’ve noticed how often I have intense emotional reactions to both praise and criticisms at work. When I am complimented, I do pretty much whatever the person flattering me asks. When I am criticized, I end up getting upset for days about whether I am doing a good job. Is there a way to not be so influenced by whether people like what I am doing or not? 

 

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Jill on Money: What the financial crisis taught us

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
 
 This month we marked the seventh anniversary of the financial crisis. Sometimes people forget just how close to the brink the U.S. and global financial system was.

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Are You a Severe Driver?

Rina Risper03 mins

  Things change, including the way we use our cars, how we drive them and the condition of our roads. Although normal driving is defined as steady driving in non-extreme weather or environments, for most motorists today, being a severe driver is more the rule than the exception, says the Car Care Council.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Estate Planning for Your Digital Assets

Rina Risper08 mins

 

Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer
 
Today, most of us rely on our cell phones and digital records to keep track of important contact information. In fact, we depend so greatly on online profiles and accounts for completing transactions and storing information that paper checks, address books, photo albums, and handwritten letters may soon become things of the past. 

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TAX SOLUTIONS: Holiday Travel

Rina Risper04 mins

 

By A.J. Gross

 
The holidays are great for spending time with family and friends.  The holidays may also mean travelling long distances to meet with family and friends.  Business owners and self-employed individuals may take advantage of this opportunity to deduct the cost of travel as a business expense.  I recommend understanding the rules for business travel before taking the business deduction.

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