How Young Leaders Can Gain Respect and Influence at Work
The look of leadership, especially in the corporate world, is still based on the assumption of a certain age (e.g., 35+ years old), which in some cases can lead to...
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Every Student Succeeds When Schools are Funded Fairly
Maya tries to concentrate on her lesson in a sweltering, overcrowded Title I classroom, with no air conditioning. Maya’s sixth grade teacher—just out of college—attempts to engage her classroom of 30 students with material from 20-year-old textbooks. Maya feels like she is falling behind—and she is.
Overlooked Tax Breaks
Though you have three years to file an amended return if you missed out on a money saving deduction, the best way to stay on top of changing tax codes is to look for a certified public accountant, enrolled agent or tax attorney who undergoes continuing education courses,†says Cindy Hockenberry, research coordinator for the Appleton, Wisc.-based National Association of Tax Professionals. If you choose to go it alone, here are some credits and deductions that are often overlooked.
Financial Illiteracy Will Make Us a Permanent Underclass
These days, I’ve become increasingly alarmed by the growing pattern of recklessness and neglect that seems to govern the management of our personal finances. Recent actions—or I should say inaction—by large numbers of African Americans have prompted me to suggest taking a bold step and declare a state of financial emergency. I make this assertion not for dramatic effect but to bring attention to the need for us to take corrective measures. If not, this self-destructive behavior will continue to threaten the future of our families for generations to come.
Marketing in the Digital World
For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, the term “social media†conjures up the image of a daunting Tower of Babel. Adopting digital as part of an overall marketing, sales, and branding strategy can be intimidating at best and a disaster at worst if implemented incorrectly. But simply ignoring social media tools can be costly. According to an Arbitron Inc. and Edison Research report, 48% of all Americans 12 and older have a social networking profile. This means millions of potential clients, listeners, and viewers are waiting to do business with you.