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Tax Day Minus One and More
Women are used to multi-tasking, thinking about and dealing with many issues at the same time. Still, your head may be spinning today with the complex activities going on – Emancipation Day, the celebration of President Lincoln’s freeing of slaves in the District of Columbia 150 years ago, Patriot’s Day with the 116th running of the Boston Marathon and Tax Day tomorrow when 144 million income tax returns are due to be filed. Women and taxes are in the news again as the debate continues between moms who work in … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, balance, Buffet rule, burnout, career, family, finances, fun, growing children, Sandwiched Boomer, stress, Tax Day, women, work
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GEMS for Working Moms
Just as the women in this photo are admiring gems at the Pushkar Camel Fair in India, so can you find treasures for yourself in this blog post.Is your life an endless cycle, revolving around work and taking care of the kids? If so, you’re not alone. In a recent study by the Families and Work Institute, more than half of American women say they don’t have enough time to spend on themselves and choose the activities they enjoy. We all know that saying ‘yes’ to more responsibility can make … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict, Families and Work Institute, family, GEMS, India, priorities, Pushkar camel fair, stress, volunteer work, working women, workload
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Caution, Curves Ahead
Last week, I was driving down one of the canyons in Los Angeles, quickly moving the steering wheel left and right as the road twisted and turned. It was like playing an arcade game, trying to keep your car on the virtual road, going as fast as you can. In those videos, the sharp curves keep switching and obstacles suddenly appear, causing you to crash and burn if you’re not reacting fast enough. It may be fun to play on a screen but what about when life itself mirrors this … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, challenge, control, emotions, Financial storm, growing children, guilt, illusion, life, obstacle, resources, Sandwiched Boomer, strategies, stress
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