TAX SOLUTIONS: Lose Your U.S. Passport Due to Taxes
By A.J. Gross
U.S. Citizens that owe back taxes could lose their passport if a recent highway bill becomes law.
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By A.J. Gross
Opinion: Former Lansing School District Student Responds to Judge Scalia
Bejidé Davis is a Lansing, Michigan native and Class of 2005 graduate of J.W. Sexton High School.
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Be Car Care Aware: Hanging onto Current Vehicle vs. Buying New a No Brainer
Buying a new car might sound cool and exciting, but keeping your current vehicle, and continually maintaining it at recommended intervals, makes more economic sense than purchasing a new one, says the non-profit Car Care Council.FINANCIAL FOCUS: Medicare: Key Points to Bear in Mind
Provided by Sara Frank-Hepfer
When you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare. If you are currently receiving social security benefits, you will be enrolled automatically. If you are not currently receiving social security benefits, you need to sign up for Medicare as soon as you are eligible in order to avoid penalties.
Interpersonal Edge: Right words can transform an antagonist into an ally
By Dr. Daneen Skube
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A. I often find people at work will respond in an intensely negative way to a word I use when I don’t mean anything bad by it. Then people get upset and think I want to fight with them. How do I stop these cycles of conflict before they begin?
Jill on Money: Social Security: The No-COLA
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
There will be no raise for Social Security recipients next year and one of the nation’s retirees (aka my Mom) responded to the bad news with an expected comment: “that stinks!” I had to explain to her that because the government uses inflation data to calculate the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and overall prices were essentially flat from a year ago, she, along with over 60 million Americans who currently receive Social Security retirement benefits, will not get a bump in pay next year. That means most seniors will be stuck with an average monthly check of $1,341 ($2,212 for retired couples who are both receiving benefits).
NEWS SPOTLIGHT UPDATE: Man Shot by LPD Allegedly Requested For a Message To Be Sent Out on Social Media Prior to His Death
In a public post to M. Allen that was shared 131 times on Facebook, man that was shot allegedly leaves last words.
News Spotlight: LPD Officer Involved Shooting
On Thursday December 24, 2015 at 7:38 pm., Lansing Police personnel responded to the 5900 block of Selfridge, in southwest Lansing, for a report of a home invasion in progress where a man was seen entering a window of the home.
Updated News Spotlight: Community: Ingham County Sheriff’s Office responds to a Home Invasion in progress and arrest (3) suspects in the house
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On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 3:43pm, Ingham County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the report of a home invasion in progress at 300 N. Meridian Rd. in Ingham Township. Photos |
Beating the Odds: From Seasonal Farm Worker to School Principal
Andrea Rodríguez works to empower Latinos and her journey gives many food for thought.
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