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Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB
Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several favorable tax provisions designed to deliver tax savings for years to come. One of the biggest wins? The child tax credit (CTC) is getting a…
Three top salary negotiation tips
My recruiting career has spanned 40 years. Now I am pulling the curtain back for…
Only 4 of 10 U.S. households paid 2020 federal income taxes
More than six out of 10 U.S households paid no federal income taxes in 2020…
Lethal insider threats to your business
Business competition in most industries is brutal and getting worse. With globalization, you now must…
Tax reporting provision would put Iowans’ privacy and data security at risk
The Biden administration is proposing a sweeping expansion of tax information reporting to raise revenue…
So you’re thinking of rebranding
Usually, when people talk about a brand, they focus on the visual identity, including the…
Poll shows small businesses more cautious
The Q3 2021 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI) finds that small business…
Preparing for the latest data regulatory wave
When you think of all the things it takes to run your business and all…
Understanding the total cost of college
Before embarking on one of the most expensive journeys of a lifetime, your student should…
Retention requires attention
When your organization has a goal, does it create a plan to meet that goal?…
Addressing FUD and anger in the workplace
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) have a direct influence on behavior. Many businesses are currently…
Iowa Insurance Division launches SmartHER Money
As your state government agency, the Insurance Division is here to help provide financial literacy…
Understanding employees can make or break your organization
Even in the last two years, so much has changed and continues to evolve with…
FFA cultivates future leaders
Fair season in Iowa brings generations together to celebrate the hard work of those involved…
Using fear as fuel in your communication
Traditional public speaking training has failed. I recently spoke with a potential client who wanted…
Lights! Camera! ACTION! To find your next career
Think of your career search as making a movie of your efforts. You are the…