Kathryn HauerBring Back the Personal Exemption: TCJA Tax Reform HypocrisyThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) billed itself as a tax cut for middle-class families. However, by taking away the personal exemption, the…Nov 1, 2020Nov 1, 2020
Kathryn HauerHow to Cope When You Don’t Know the Ending — Covid-19Yes, I always read the last pages of a book first so that I know how it ends. I google TV and movie plots before I watch. I research…Jul 3, 2020Jul 3, 2020
Kathryn HauerTracing Food Sensitivities, or How I Miss the Carnation Breakfast BarIn my dreams, I eat everything I’m offered without a thought to what preservatives might lurk within. In reality, I belabor food choices…Jun 19, 2020Jun 19, 2020
Kathryn Hauer“Redefining Success”: A Euphemism for Unfair Pay?I love the concept of “re-defining success,” which has gained ground over the decade as a way to feel more contented about life’s…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Kathryn HauerCould Eating Out Actually Be Less Expensive than Cooking at Home?Conventional wisdom has us believe that cooking at home is always less expensive than eating out. Is it? If you are a single person or…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Kathryn HauerPickled and Smoked: Domestic Habits of My Parents’ GenerationHow did my parents do it? Raise two kids, work hard, yet smoke and drink in a way that would cripple me!Jun 15, 2020Jun 15, 2020
Kathryn HauerMother Hubbard’s Crying the Tax-Kickin’ Blues: How the TCJA Hurts Your Big FamilyDo you have a big family? If so, you probably noticed that the tax reform bill of 2017 didn’t help you. Here’s what happened.Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
Kathryn HauerDidn’t Get a Tax Doc You Need? Lost Your Old Tax Returns? Here’s What to DoYou’ve waited and waited, but that document you need for your taxes never came. And you aren’t even sure what the amount actually is.Jun 4, 2020Jun 4, 2020
Kathryn HauerAre Life Insurance Benefits Taxed?Life insurance proceeds are generally not taxable to the recipient. The theory behind this is that the person who bought the life…May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Kathryn HauerHow to Email Your Professor When You Have A ProblemWhen you need to email your professor, what are some tips for helping reach the outcome you are looking for?May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
