Robert from Peoria, IL, asks, "I've always filed my taxes using paper forms. My son is encouraging to me to file online this year, but I'm worried about how the whole process works. What are your thoughts?"
Category: Job and Career Advice
Finding a Good Job Fit if You Have Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism
Jameela from Atlanta, GA, asks, “I’m a college student with Asperger’s, and I’m dreading trying to find a job when I graduate. I struggle in social situations and don’t always make a good first impression. What advice do you have?”
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Make Smart Use of Your Tax Refund
Nate from Oswego, NY asks "I recently filed my tax return and received a refund. What would you recommend I do with it?"
Want to Be a Great Manager? Try These Three Tips
Maureen from Tacoma, WA, asks, "I've recently been promoted to store manager where I work. It's the first time I'll have people reporting underneath me, and I want to do a good job. Any advice?"
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Tax Season Can Also Mean Tax Identity Theft – How You Can Protect Yourself
Reggie from Detroit, MI, asks, "With all of the data breach stories hitting the news lately, I'm getting nervous about filing my taxes. How can I make sure that my personal data and information is kept safe?"
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Made a Mistake at Work? Five Steps to Recover Quickly
Michael from Portland, OR, asks, "I've had so much on my plate at the end of this year that I totally spaced out on an important project timeline at work. I'm so mad at myself! How can I make things better?"
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Four Steps to Improve Your 2014 Career and Financial Outlook
Andreas from Milwaukee, WI, asks, “I feel a bit lost – like I need to get my job and money under control. I’m thinking these should be my New Year’s resolutions this year. Do you have any tips?”
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Build a Stronger Team by Using the Three ‘F’ Words
Mario from Omaha, NE, asks, "I was just made a manager in my department. While I'm happy to get a promotion, one of the people I oversee is notoriously negative and attacks his coworkers for no reason. How do I manage this situation?"
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Scam Alert: Protect Your Finances from IRS Telephone Fraud
Camila from Paterson, NJ, asks, “I’ve always filed my taxes on time and never had any issues. Now I’m receiving phone calls from the IRS saying I owe them money. This doesn’t make sense – how can I check this out?”
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Five Pointers for Delivering an Effective PowerPoint Presentation
Amy from Bloomington, IL, asks, “I have to give a big presentation next week at work, and I’m super nervous. I haven’t had to create slides since I was back in college. Any advice?”
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Beyond the Title: How to Talk about the Job You Do
Travis from West Orange, NJ, asks, “I hate when people ask me what I do for work. I like my job just fine, but most people think it’s boring and it usually grinds the conversation to a halt. What should I say?”
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How to Make a Decision
Clement from Akron, OH, “I am horrible at making decisions. I spend way too long researching information and weighing all of my options trying to make the right decision. How can I get better at this?”