Brian O'Connor

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I'll Net $675K From Downsizing My Home. What Can I Do to Avoid Capital Gains Tax?

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brian O'Connor

It’s often said that buying a house is one of the best investments you can make. And, just like any investment, it comes with tax issues. With an investment like stocks or bonds, the profit you make when you sell your holdings – minus the initial investment and any expenses that comprise your tax basis – is subject to tax. If you buy and sell an investment in 12 months or less, your profit is taxed as ordinary gains, just like all your other taxable income.
Warehouses Pose Unique Fire Protection Challenges

2 months ago | hpac.com | Brian O'Connor

By BRIAN O'CONNOR, National Fire Protection AssociationNFPAresearch shows that, on average, more than four warehouse fires occur each day in the United States, with U.S. fire departments responding to an annual average of 1,508 fires in warehouses between 2018 and 2022. These fires caused an estimated annual average of three civilian deaths, 19 civilian injuries, and $323 million in direct property damage.
Employee Mental Health: May 2024 EN:Insights Forum

Mar 13, 2025 | shrm.org | Brian O'Connor

The May 2024 EN:Insights Forum examined SHRM’s new research on mental health in the workplace, which explores the impact of work on employee mental health and what emotions workers’ jobs often make them feel. However, workplace mental health goes beyond the experiences of individual employees, as employee mental health can also affect critical business outcomes in several ways.
Con Edison’s Bronx Zoo Project Protects Animals, Planet

Jan 29, 2025 | amny.com | Brian O'Connor

Thanks to an innovative waste heat recovery system that was upgraded with support from Con Edison, the Bronx Zoo is keeping its building warm during winter months and significantly reducing its environmental impact. The project was made possible through Con Edison incentives, which provided $2.7 million toward the total $4.6 million cost.
Are You Getting What You Need From Your Financial Advisor? If Not, Here's What to Do

Jan 27, 2025 | sg.finance.yahoo.com | Brian O'Connor

Customer gives a negative service rating SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. If you’re looking to build wealth, get ready for retirement or anything in between, you may find it helpful to work with a financial advisor. Not only can these experts guide your investments and saving during your working years, their advice can be vital to managing the complicated questions of taxes and withdrawals after you stop working.
Women in Leadership: November 2024 EN:Insights Forum

Jan 14, 2025 | shrm.org | Brian O'Connor

For the November EN:Insights Forum, members heard Jennifer Hilliard, vice president of human resources for the consulting firm CGI, talk about the barriers to female advancement in the workplace. Despite significant progress, women continue to face gender bias and underrepresentation, which makes creating inclusive leadership opportunities more critical than ever. Jennifer Hilliard: More Work Left to Promote WomenHilliard didn’t originally plan to build a long-term career as an HR executive.
Nova Down, Georgetown Next

Jan 14, 2025 | amny.com | Brian O'Connor

There was extra delight for St. John’s basketball fans on Saturday night as the Red Storm beat the Villanova Wildcats 80-68 at a nearly sold-out Madison Square Garden. The win against Villanova carried special weight. Over the last decade, the Wildcats had earned entry into Blue Blood status that its fans coveted. That disappeared three years ago when coach Jay Wright suddenly retired.
Why St. John’s Basketball Fans Should Keep the Faith: Data

Nov 26, 2024 | amny.com | Brian O'Connor

For many St. John’s basketball fans, Sunday’s 66-63 loss to Georgia feels like the same old Johnnies. But the numbers tell a different story. The flood of analytics might look like alphabet soup — offSCC%, defMR%, EFG%, and more jargon that could make your head spin. But unpack these numbers and they reveal a team that’s performing at an elite level, even if the 5-2 record doesn’t show it. Let’s start with the obvious: Sunday’s shooting was brutal.
Nearly 7 in 10 People Get These Social Security Questions Wrong .Can You Do Better?

Nov 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Brian O'Connor

Pop quiz: True or False – Social Security retirement benefits are subject to income tax just like withdrawals from a traditional IRA account. If you answered “False,” you’re smarter than more than 60% of your fellow Americans nearing retirement. In fact, if you know just about anything about how Social Security works, you’re very likely smarter than almost 70% of people close to retirement age when it comes to understanding one of your most important sources of retirement income.
Reading Partners NYC Seeks Volunteer Tutors Across 5 Boroughs

Nov 20, 2024 | amny.com | Brian O'Connor

Want to make a lasting difference in a child’s life without a huge time commitment? Reading Partners NYC makes it simple. As a volunteer tutor, you’ll spend just one hour a week helping a young student develop crucial reading skills that will shape their entire academic future. No teaching experience needed – Reading Partners provides all the training, materials, and support.