Good leaders are good learners. And that means, in many cases, good learners are also good readers and by extension, good leaders are good readers. That makes sense as we consider the behavioral science around leadership behaviors–in addition to being self-aware and self-reflective, good leaders learn from others and seek ways to apply what they’ve learned because they are future-oriented. The […]

Home ownership can provide a number of tax benefits. For example, you may generally claim a tax deduction for mortgage interest for your main home, along with eligible mortgage insurance premiums, up to the current IRS limit. However, you may only claim these benefits if you itemize deductions, rather than taking the standard deduction for […]

The IRS released a final ruling that changes the eligibility rules for Premium Tax Credits (PTC) effective January 1st, 2023. The Premium Tax Credits are available to only those who purchase health insurance through the Exchange or Marketplace (i.e. Healthcare.gov). Under current law, individuals (including family members and dependents of employees) do not qualify for premium tax […]

The Currituck Department of Travel & Tourism recently attended the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Connections Conference in Concord, NC, September 6-9, 2022.  The STS member organization is comprised of fourteen regions: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.  Its members include Attractions, […]