November 16, 2024

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Interpersonal Edge: Steer clear of “dragon” wars at work

Rina Risper06 mins

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
 Q. I have a new job that I love. My boss just took me aside and told me there was a female manager who thinks I dress inappropriately and don’t do my job well. I can tell she doesn’t like this woman one bit. I want to take feedback well, but I’m not sure what to do. I’m also concerned I could end up being in the middle of fight they are already having. How do I navigate this? 

 

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News Spotlight: Gospel Artists Raise Voices, Stroke Awareness in National Singing Competition

Rina Risper04 mins

   The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Most Powerful Voices gospel singing competition returns in search of dynamic gospel performers who will raise stroke awareness — particularly in the African-American community — through the power of music. 

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Keeping Track of Business Miles

Rina Risper05 mins

 

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

 
I run across a lot of clients that do not keep track of their business miles.  It can be a pain to record your business miles.  However, not having sufficient records for your business miles will cause more headaches down the road if you are audited by the IRS.  Use one of the following methods to satisfy the IRS record keeping requirements for business miles.

 

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Giving Wisely This Holiday Season

Rina Risper05 mins

 

By Rick Garcia
 
This time of year, mailboxes and inboxes are filled with requests for charitable donations with the same message – financial support is needed now more than ever. But in these tough economic times, how can families ensure that their dollars will do the most good?
 

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Your Other 8 Hours: 3 steps to prepare for the next disaster

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
As a “sudden wealth” financial planner, I take great pride in helping others determine where they are going and how to get there. I consider myself an eternal optimist. In my mind, the glass is not half empty or half full — it is well on its way to becoming full. People are generally good and do what is right. On the other hand, I’m also a realist, looking not only at the destination but rather at all of the things that can go wrong along the way.

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The Kid’s Doctor: Get smart about antibiotics this cold and flu season

Rina Risper05 mins

  By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com
 
 No matter what you do, it takes 7-10 days to beat a cold, and a toddler will get 5-7 colds, coughs and upper respiratory infections during the winter months.

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Retire Smart: Mailbag: Inheritance, long-term care and tapping retirement savings

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
 
  Every few months, I like to use this space to empty out the inbox and answer some reader questions. And just a reminder: If you have a financial question or a comment about a recent column, send it to askjill@jillonmoney.com. And if you would like to be a guest on my syndicated radio show, call 1-855-411-JILL.

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Interpersonal Edge: Helping employee understand the meaning of ‘no’

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
 Q. I have an employee that treats “no” as little more than a speed bump. He just goes faster and pretends I didn’t say anything. Also, if I give him an inch on any policy, he figures the policy doesn’t even apply. I have had repeated conversations where I point out the rules; he smiles and then does what he damn pleases. How do I get him to toe the line?

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The Kid’s Doctor: Coxsackie virus is going around again

Rina Risper04 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
 Coxsackie virus is rampant once again! I’ve seen too many kids to count (TMKTC) with symptoms of coxsackie virus and the classic skin rash associated with “hand, foot and mouth disease.” Many parents are telling me that their day care centers are having outbreaks, which is what typically happens at this time of year.

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Interpersonal Edge: Get the credit you deserve

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
 Q.  When my boss asks for ideas, I find I will often state a good idea, it will get talked over, and then someone says the same thing and takes the credit. Is there a way I diplomatically can point out that I said it first?

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