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Tax season is in full swing! You’ve likely either already prepared your tax return or it’s patiently waiting as part of your financial to-do list in the upcoming weeks. Whether you receive professional assistance or not, getting your taxes in order can be a daunting and difficult task given the many federal and state complexities and often changing rules. Read on as we’ll explore key…

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Layoffs are being discussed everywhere from headlines and LinkedIn feeds to group chats. Yet when it comes time to update a resume, many workers still feel they need to keep quiet. According to Monster’s Layoff Stigma Study, based on responses from more than 1,000 employed U.S. workers, one in three workers (33%) say they would hide a layoff on their resume if they were laid off tomorrow.

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Getting a tax refund always feels like finding a crisp $100 bill in an old winter coat. But this year, that coat is holding a lot more cash. According to recent data from the IRS, the average tax refund is sitting at $3,804. That’s up 10.2% — or about $351 — from the same time last year. Why the sudden jump? You can thank the new tax laws passed last year, which expanded standard deductions…