THE KID’S DOCTOR: Caring for kids with strep throat
A rapid strep test entails having a swabbed specimen taken from the throat.
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Jill on Money: Free trade: Good or bad for America?
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
There has been a lot of trash talk about U.S. trade policy this political season. Candidates Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have led the rallying cries about how trade deals have killed U.S. jobs and upended the economy, which is a great way to incite disgruntled voters. However, as always, the facts are a bit murkier.
Interpersonal Edge: If you run yourself ragged, don’t expect gratitude
By Dr. Daneen SkubeTribune Content Agency
Q. I try really, really hard to be good at my job. I work late, work extra and always go the extra mile. I get really upset when customers get mad at me anyway. Recently, a customer made a big stink after I bent over backwards to help her. I felt so unappreciated. I keep obsessing about what she said about me and worried about my reputation. How can you handle negative reviews when you try so hard to do it right?
Speaker offers spiritual solutions for healing mind and body — live online and locally
In a live online lecture on Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m., Evan will walk attendees through the practical aspects of Christian Science that empower prayer to heal.
Jill on Money: Remembering the great bear market, and its lessons
By Jill SchlesingerTribune Content Agency
I hate to bring you back to a scary time, but seven years ago this month the U.S. stock markets plunged to their worst levels of the entire bear market of 2008-2009. Although the entire financial system almost went over the cliff in September and October of 2008, it wasn’t until March 9, 2009 that stocks hit rock bottom.
Traveling to areas known to have the Zika virus poses great risk
The Zika virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.
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Spending Plan or a Budget?
By Porsche Miles-Grant
In my opinion, a spending plan is a sophisticated way of simply saying budgeting. I found that people are more comfortable with making a spending plan rather than the notion of budgeting. Nevertheless, for the sake of this article we will refer to them both as a spending plan.
Jill on Money: No, mortgage apps aren’t going to cause Housing Bubble 2.0
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
Super Bowl commercials rarely create activity in my inbox, but the one for Quicken’s Rocket Mortgage earlier this month was an exception. In the middle of the game, people started sending me messages like, “Did you just see that mortgage spot?”
What Are You Waiting For? It’s Time to Repair Your Credit
By Porsche Miles-Grant
In life, you have 3 things; money, credit, or both. If you have money, more than likely you don’t need credit. Those individuals are able to buy all the things they need, want and desire. Unfortunately, if you’re like me, you will definitely need credit when making big purchases such as buying a home, car, or taking a vacation. Furthermore, if you are lucky enough to have both credit and money, you are living the America Dream.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Why Every Woman Should Have a Long-Term Care Plan
Provided by Sara Frank-HepferMany of the women we see portrayed in movies and on television are independent, wealthy, and confident, with great digs, a closetful of designer clothing, and high-powered careers.