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Tax Planning Strategies: Tips, Steps, and Resources for Planning

November 6, 2020 

Taxes are a necessity. Just as you wouldn’t want to overspend on other necessities like food and housing, you don’t want to spend any more than you have to in taxes. The key to frugal shopping is to conduct research and have a spending plan. The same goes for minimizing your tax bill. Tax planning strategies are made more important by the tax code’s complexity. First-time taxpayers may struggle to understand unfamiliar areas such as liabilities, deductions, and financial solutions for protecting assets and saving for the future. Fortunately, a little time spent devising tax planning strategies offers many benefits […]

Project Management Styles: Examining 4 Key Methodologies

November 6, 2020 

Project management is a dynamic and growing field that spans almost every industry. By 2027, employers are projected to need 87.7 million professionals working in project management roles, according to the Project Management Institute (PMI). Businesses recognize that an effective project manager with the right combination of education, background, and skills can drive innovation and positively impact the company’s bottom line. Professionals who are interested in learning more about project management, and how different project management styles translate to business success, can prepare for the rising number of opportunities in this field by earning a master’s in management and leadership. Why […]

What is Assisted Living?

November 6, 2020 

America’s population of seniors is large and growing. According to the U.S. Census, there are 47 million seniors age 65 and older in the United States; the Population Reference Bureau expects this number to double to more than 100 million by 2060. Given this significant population growth, there is a significant need for professionals in assisted living communities and healthcare management roles. Seeking employment in an assisted living environment is a strong choice for compassionate students with interests in a career providing care and support to society’s aging adults — and it all begins with studying senior living management or […]

Predictive Analytics in Insurance: Types, Tools, and the Future

October 28, 2020 

Tables of Contents What Is Predictive Analytics?Predictive Analytics – Life Insurance IndustryPredictive Analytics – Health Insurance IndustryPredictive Analytics Tools for the Insurance IndustryThe Future of Predictive Analytics Use in the Insurance IndustryDelivering the Benefits of Big Data to the Insurance Industry The insurance industry is based on a simple equation: Better data = more accurate risk calculations = higher profits In the age of big data and artificial intelligence (AI), insurance companies compete to have the highest-quality data and topflight analytics tools to convert the data into business intelligence. The state of the art in data analytics is predictive analytics, […]

Giving Tuesday: Addressing Systemic Racism, Climate Change, and Other Issues with Generosity

October 28, 2020 

When future generations look back at 2020 and 2021, they’ll find that the headlines covered a lot more than coronavirus. Issues such as systematic racism; diversity and inclusion in the workplace; the impact of the growing digital divide on education; climate change; and immigrant rights have all been at the forefront of the national conversation. Similarly, the call to act — whether through activism, allyship, or donating time and money — has grown louder. If you’ve been meaning to get involved but have yet to cross it off your to-do list, there are still a few weeks left in the […]

Guide to Running Your Remote Business: Challenges, Strategies, and Tools

October 28, 2020 

The remote workforce continues to grow as technologies emerge to connect people across the world and demand for flexible working conditions increases. According to data from GetApp, remote work rose by nearly 400% in the past decade. Global Workplace Analytics reports that, compared to five years ago, 40% more U.S. employers offer flexible workplace options. The COVID-19 pandemic further pressured companies to go remote this year due to safety concerns. According to Gallup, 63% of employed U.S. adults worked from home at some point during the early stages of the pandemic, pointing to the need for work options that can […]

What Do Judges Look for in Child Custody Cases? The Role of a Forensic Psychologist in Child Custody Cases

October 23, 2020 

Making the right decision in a custody case is crucial to ensuring the child’s wellbeing. However, with limited time for arguments and each parent telling a different story, any bias on the court’s part may lead to a decision that is not in the best interest of the child, including placing them in a home where they are at risk of abuse or neglect. Given these high stakes, in contentious cases judges may order a custody evaluation to be administered by a qualified expert such as a forensic child psychologist. Forensic psychologists are especially valuable in tough cases where grounds […]

Mental Health Counseling vs. Social Work

October 23, 2020 

At first glance, mental health counseling and social work can seem very similar: As two of what are called the helping professions, both involve providing support to people in need. According to the Mental Health Wellness Association, social workers, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists are all considered mental health professionals. But while counselors and social workers both operate in mental health, the focus and scope of their work differs. Individuals who are interested in a career as a mental health professional may choose to pursue a focused degree, such as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). Defining Mental Health Counseling […]

Inside the Consumer’s Mind: 10 Marketing Psychology Principles for Growing a Business

October 23, 2020 

According to a 2018 Forbes survey of 1,628 millennials and 906 Gen Xers, about 60% of millennials prefer to purchase products that represent an expression of their personalities. When advertising products and services, marketers with a psychology background are better able to engage with customers across multiple generations to grow their brands. What appeals to millennials won’t necessarily appeal to gen Z. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree and online Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree. Before marketers can apply psychological principles and tactics to connect with consumers, it’s […]

Getting Higher Goals in Higher Learning

October 22, 2020 

By Stephanie Marchetti Over the past dozen or so years that I have been employed in higher education, I have always worked to build strong lines of communication with my colleagues. This became increasingly important as I refined my career goals toward a college presidency position, because it keeps me in the loop with important topics throughout each area of the institution. On a daily basis, I make sure to respond quickly to requests from outside offices and check in with colleagues who may have events or workshops coming up to see how I can assist in their programming or with advertising their programming. On a weekly basis, I […]