Ask a room full of people for those who would choose to be taxed and no one may come forward.  It isn’t a surprise that most people avoid taxes whenever possible.  Taxes are also a fact of life and come in many forms.  Let’s focus on sin taxes- programs designed to raise revenue while discouraging the consumption of goods or activities deemed unhealthy or costly to society.  Think about [...]

The concept of working from home transitioned from being a novelty to becoming part of the national vernacular as the urgency of the pandemic set in.  Covid changed the idea of what constitutes a work environment.  A tug-of-war has since developed between workers in professions that can accommodate remote work, and employers that believe employees are more productive in the office.  The outcome may be more hybrid work options [...]

How much sleep do you get?  For many, the answer is not enough! The benefits of a good night’s sleep are well known to make people feel refreshed and alert, and it can also boost your immune system, lower blood pressure, and reduce heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.  Yet, a third of US adults report getting less than the recommended amount of sleep.  This data has remained the same [...]

As the world continues to emerge from the pandemic, many are starting to venture out to restaurants and events, travel, return to the office, and otherwise meet people- in person!  A brush-up on rusty people skills may be needed. An old saying goes, ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression.’  While the trusty piece of advice may be technically true, there is a unique opportunity [...]