In this special Mailbag edition, listener Carolyne calls in to ask whether it’s time to leave the nonprofit job she’s had for more than three years. Her organization is facing major changes and challenges, and she’s unsure whether to stay and embrace the chaos or look for something else that offers more stability and better pay.

In our news of the week, we break down why you should be aiming to get as close to $0 back on your tax refund as possible. If you already got a big return this year, Jean dishes on how you can make it happen next year. Head to https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator to find out what your break-even point is.

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