Mitch from Arlington, TX asks, “I haven’t had a lot of success finding traditional work—I'm thinking about quitting and trying to freelance instead. My parents think this is a terrible idea. What do you think?"
Category: Job and Career Advice
Where to Look for a Summer Job
Todd from Little Rock, AR, asks "I’m helping my teenage nephew look for his first-ever summer job. I'm keeping an eye on the regular job boards, but are there particular places we should look for these kinds of opportunities?"
How to Say No: Navigating Non-Essential Work Requests
Willa from Norman, OK, asks, "I find it really hard to say no to my coworkers—even when they're asking me to do things outside of my job duties. Are there nice ways I can turn them down without damaging our relationship?"
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Your Top Five Tax-Filing Myths – Busted!
Question “With tax time getting nearer, I’m getting more stressed about getting my taxes done. There’s a lot of information out there, and it’s hard to suss out what’s true and what isn’t. Any advice you have would be appreciated.” — Max from Berea, KY Answer With so much tax-time misinformation circulating around the Internet,
Ten Steps to Filing Your Taxes Online
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?"
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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