by Marie Bankuti | Mar 22, 2018 | Professional Advice
While revisiting some of my favorite TED Talks the other day, I was reminded of how important it is to make an intentional first impression, one that says a little bit about who we are when we meet someone for the first time. Whether we like it or not, within the...
by Jasbina Ahluwalia | Mar 12, 2018 | Relationship Diva
They say you can only love others as much as you love yourself, and as tired as that adage may be, the core of it rings quite true. Think about it: It can be hard enough understanding and accepting your own thoughts, feelings, words, and actions—let alone...
by Khorshed Alam | Feb 28, 2018 | Tax Talk
Can you deduct interest expenses on your 2016 tax return? It depends. Generally, the tax law requires you to allocate interest payments under a complex set of rules. The tax results vary, based on whether the expense is characterized as mortgage interest, investment...
by Indu Liladhar-Hathi | Dec 26, 2017 | Ask a Lawyer
Ever since President Trump signed the “Buy American, Hire American” Executive Order on April 18th, 2017, there have been a number of changes in the employment-based immigration law arena that have taken place in a very subtle manner. There has been no change in the...
by Jasbina Ahluwalia | Dec 20, 2017 | Relationship Diva
Ever wondered what “boundaries” are in a relationship, and why they’re so important? With good boundaries, intimate partners enjoy respect, honesty, and open communication. Each partner feels a healthy sense of independence and wholeness that is separate from their...
by Alzak A. | Nov 24, 2017 | Ask a Lawyer
Q. The last couple of years after a difficult divorce I have been reviewing my early family life. I now recognize a lot of patterns between my married life and my life as a boy living with my parents. Although there were a lot of good things that I recall, some of the...
