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Nina Semczuk’s Biography

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After almost five years of military service, I'm returning to my first passion: storytelling. From digital content, to intelligence reporting, to career articles, to scriptwriting: I'm experienced in a number of mediums and formats.

As an intelligence officer, I managed teams of analysts tasked with in-depth research and report writing for a variety of subjects. Our finished products consisted of slide decks, charts and graphs, and of course, plenty of reports. The army is where I honed and pe…

Nina Semczuk’s Journalist Portfolio

4 Ridiculously Smart Reasons to Slow Down at Work

4 Ridiculously Smart Reasons to Slow Down at Work

Growing up, I was told countless times to "Be patient and slow down!" Whether it was my dad yelling at me for…

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The 5 Things You Should Do as Soon as You Put in Your Two Weeks' Notice

The 5 Things You Should Do as Soon as You Put in Your Two Weeks' Notice

After plenty of sleepless nights, you just put in your two weeks' notice. First things first: Pat yourself on…

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3 Not-So-Obvious Signs Your Communication Skills Might Need Work

3 Not-So-Obvious Signs Your Communication Skills Might Need Work

As humans, we often default to the path of least resistance-for just about everything we do. Unfortunately, i…

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10 Essential Articles to Read if You Want Your Resume to Open Doors

10 Essential Articles to Read if You Want Your Resume to Open Doors

Finalizing your resume is a bit of a process, and, as such, it's a huge relief when you're done. However, if …

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How to Get Ahead in Your Career, According to a Fortune 500 CEO

How to Get Ahead in Your Career, According to a Fortune 500 CEO

There aren't many other people better qualified to give career advice than Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo, a $15…

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Articles

Let’s Drive This Friend Group Right Into the Abyss

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By Nina Semczuk
| McSweeney's Verified
Did someone say group trip? Yes please, Abilene paradox. We should absolutely go to an undisclosed location for an undisclosed price to sleep in various uncomfortable configurations and spend unmitigated time together with unexpressed needs simmering and expressed needs exploding. This will be so fun. A weekend away from everything that keeps us regulated and appearing sane is exactly how the twelve of us should bulldoze our nascent, blissfully untested friendship. Let’s find a cabin.
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Institutional Investors vs Retail Investors: What's the Difference?

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By Nina Semczuk
| SoFi Learn
Retail investors are individuals, typically not professional, who invest their own money through a personal brokerage or retirement account. Institutional investors are financial organizations that trade investments in large quantities, on behalf of others (e.g., pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, and so on). While size and scale are two of the main differences between institutional vs. retail investors, there are other distinctions.
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What is a 414(h) plan and how does it work?

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By Nina Semczuk
| KSWO-TV (Lawton, OK) Verified
Key takeaways A 414(h) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement savings account that is offered to many government employees. These plans allow for tax-deferred growth and don’t have income caps, and because contributions aren’t counted as income, employees can avoid payroll taxes. However, they come with less flexibility for contributions and are not eligible for the Saver’s Tax Credit. Many government employees are eligible for a special type of retirement plan known as a 414(h) plan.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, my mom had an 80s model I used to bang around on.

Why did you become a journalist?

I'm not.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Write every single day. It's the only way to improve.