The Kid’s Doctor: Simple changes can help kids maintain a healthy weight
Small tweaks like reducing portion size and cutting carbs (rather than trying to eliminate them) will pull down total daily calories.
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Jill on Money: College is still worth it
By Jill SchlesingerTribune Media Services
As the Class of 2014 throws their caps into the air during this graduation season, many families are facing the stark reality of a mound of education debt. Given the still-tough job market, is college worth it? The answer is yes, with a caveat.
Interpersonal Edge: Get your kids ready for real work world
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. My teens are getting ready to go to college, and I see 20-year-olds having a terrible time getting jobs. Are there some tips you can give to help me get my kids ready for the real world of work?
Aboutthatcar.com: 2015 Hyundai Genesis
By Frank S. Washington
WEST BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – Hyundai stopped just short of calling its redesigned 2015 Genesis a luxury performance sedan. The Korean automaker opted to call the car a midsize premium sedan.
Your Other 8 Hours: How to stay strong and get what you deserve in a divorce
By Robert Pagliarini
Tribune Media Services
What should you do if you are in the middle of a divorce but feel at the end of your rope? When you’re struggling for an equitable resolution but don’t see any end in sight?
2014 Lansing Black College Tour: College Visitation List
During its 23 years, the Lansing Black College Tour (LBCT) has been to many educational institutions.
2014 Lansing Black College Tour
Orlando “Pepper” Livas, II was one of the young men who has attended the LBCT for two years in a row.
Blackflix.com Movie Review: “Million Dollar Arm”
By J.R. Johnson
Studio: Disney (2 hrs. 4 min.)
Plot: A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball.
Cast: Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Alan Arkin, Suraj Sharma, Bill Paxton
Rating: PG
Bottom Line: **
TAX SOLUTIONS 13-10: Tax Refund was Seized
2013 taxes are done and you expected a tax refund. You checked your bank account for the bank deposit. You checked your mailbox for a check. No refund. What is going on? You finally receive a letter from the IRS or State. Your tax refund was seized.
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
Excuse Me? 13-10
I cannot believe that summer is finally here. Well, at least I think it is. I am hoping that we do not see a hail storm or snow this summer but based on our winter, I am not too sure that we will not.
By Rina Risper