Jack Hawkins articles

Stuck trying to e-file your taxes because the IRS website is down on deadline day? Find out whether you’ll get fined, what the IRS actually does during outages, and how to protect yourself from penalties.

Is a humanities degree really a waste of time and money? This engaging article breaks down the myths, career paths, salaries, and real-world value of studying the humanities—plus how to talk to skeptical parents about your future.

Filing taxes for the first time is stressful enough—add a “taxation is theft” skeptic into the mix, and it gets complicated. This image captures the tension between first-time tax responsibility and radical anti-tax beliefs.

Worried about the IRS after spending $76 on a business meal? Here’s what the $75 rule really means, why it’s misunderstood, and whether you’re actually at risk.

Promised a sign-on bonus that still hasn’t arrived? Here’s what to do if your new job hasn’t paid the bonus they agreed to—and how to get your money without risking your reputation.

Rent is due but your tax refund direct deposit was delayed and now you’re stuck waiting on a paper check. This practical, engaging guide walks through smart, low-stress options to cover rent, avoid bad debt, and protect your housing while your refund is on the way.

A week before their wedding, a couple faces unexpected grief and financial stress after their mother-in-law-to-be passes away. This heartfelt, practical guide explores what to do next—emotionally, logistically, and financially—when wedding plans suddenly unravel.

Tempted to call that luxury C-suite retreat in St. Barts “networking” and move on? This sharp, CEO-level guide breaks down what nonprofits can—and absolutely can’t—write off, how the IRS really evaluates executive travel, and why documentation, optics, and intent matter more than the destination. Perfect reading for nonprofit leaders who want to stay compliant without killing the vibe.

Burned out and on stress leave from your AI tech job—then a robot tells you it’s time to come back? This fun, human-written article breaks down whether automated systems actually have authority, what your rights are on stress leave, and how to push back when workplace AI crosses the line from helpful to dystopian.