Becca King, Author at Shortform Books

7 Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund Money Wisely

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What are some smart ways to invest your tax refund? Can investing your tax refund help you get ahead financially? If you invest tax refund funds wisely, such as by paying off high-interest debt, contributing to retirement accounts, or building an emergency fund, you can supercharge your financial stability. With effective management, this “unexpected” income can transform into a powerful tool to expedite your journey to financial freedom and make your hard-earned money work even harder. Dive deeper into how your tax refund can work significantly harder for you and steer you faster toward financial freedom.

9 IRS Red Flags & How to Avoid a Tax Audit

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Ever wonder how likely you are to get picked for an IRS audit? How can you avoid it? Avoiding common IRS red flags, like large unexplained deductions or mismatched income reporting, can significantly reduce your chances of an audit. Good bookkeeping is essential. Read on to learn more about how to keep your tax return squeaky clean by avoiding these nine IRS red flags.

The Most Common Tax Deductions & 3 You Didn’t Know About

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How can tax deductions save you money? What are some examples of deductions that might apply to you? Both common tax deductions like those for dependent care and lesser-known deductions like those for energy efficient home improvements can lower your taxable income, meaning you’re taxed on a smaller amount. Understanding what you can deduct can help you save more money this tax season. Let’s explore how to determine which common tax deductions you qualify for and how to claim them on your tax return.

The Man’s Guide to Women: Gottman on Dating and Marriage

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What’s covered in The Man’s Guide to Women, John and Julie Schwartz Gottman’s book on relationships? What does it say about relationships with women? In The Man’s Guide to Women, Gottman advises men to become attuned to their partners’ needs and take care of them emotionally. The book also covers trademarks of bad relationships. For more on relationships between men and women, read on.

The Things a Woman Needs in a Relationship to Be Happy

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What are the things a woman needs in a relationship? How can you make a woman happy? The things a woman needs in a relationship include both emotional and physical security, as well as compatible values and excitement. Where these needs come from is up for debate. Here’s more on how to satisfy a woman in a relationship.

How to Date a Woman: Staying Attuned to Her Feelings

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What are some guidelines for how to date a woman? What do women like? To date a woman, you need to first gauge how much she’s interested in paying attention to nonverbal cues. Then, practice confidence and good listening to create a connection. Tips for dating women are included below.

How to Be Good at Sex: Forget What You Learned From Porn

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What are some ideas for how to be good at sex? What does it take to please your partner, especially as a man dating a woman? To be good at sex, you need to leave the unrealistic ideals in porn behind and focus on the real needs of your partner. Part of this means placing a high priority on foreplay. To learn how to improve your sexual experiences, read on.

How to Go Down on a Woman to Achieve an Orgasm

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Do you know how to go down on a woman? What do women like? To go down on a woman, you need to start slowly to build anticipation and then keep a consistent rhythm with your tongue. You can also use your hand to add extra stimulation. Learn best practices for oral sex with this guide.

Will and Grace Behind the Scenes (Just Jack & Will)

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What was Will and Grace like behind the scenes? What do the stars of the show think about their experiences? Will and Grace behind the scenes was characterized by humor, with cast members doing things like inserting inside jokes and personal references into the script. Stars Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack recently spoke about their experiences on their podcast Just Jack & Will. Keep reading for an inside look at their experiences from this episode.

Szilveszter Matuska: The Train-Obsessed Mass Murderer

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Why is Szilveszter Matuska known as the train-obsessed killer? What did he do? Szilveszter Matuska was a mass murderer who would intentionally cause train accidents in Hungary, Germany, and Austria in the 1930s. While some assumed he had political motives, others thought he may have been acting out a simple fetish for destruction. Here’s more about this killer from Bailey Sarian’s Murder, Mystery & Makeup.

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