Reminder: Tax Day Is April 17

The traditional tax return filing deadline is April 15 of each year.  Since April 15 falls on a Sunday and April 16 is Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia, now we all have two extra days!

Bonus Info: Since Monday, April 16, is not a federal holiday, then why do we still get an extra day?  According to Forbes.com,  “The funny date is due to April 16^th being Emancipation Day, which is a holiday in Washington, D.C.  Emancipation Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act by President Lincoln in 1862, which freed the slaves in the District of Columbia.  It has been an official public holiday in D.C. since 2005.”

A Time Trick That Will Make You Happier Today

~ Focus and do things in bulk ~

Decide to only check your email three times today. 
By reducing the number of times you check your email, you will be able to focus on other tasks and increase your productivity, all in less time.

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Fun Fact Friday

Did you know women make up 74% of the 90-and-over population?

According to a U.S. Census Bureau report, commissioned by the National Institute on Aging, an average person who lives to 90 has a life expectancy today of 4.6 more years, and those who make it to 100 are projected to live another 2.3 years.

Here’s to a long, happy life!