Your Other 8 Hours: How to Answer “What Do You Do?

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

Have you ever noticed how even the most introverted guests on talk shows always have such great stories? Is it because they have more charisma or can think better on their feet?

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Teenage Depression:  Know The Signs

By Karla L. Robinson, MD

Many recognize depression as a disease impacting the nation at an alarming rate.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 1 in 10 Americans is battling the symptoms of depression.  The Black community has seen even more difficulty battling this disease.  Studies demonstrate that African Americans on average have more severe and longer lasting symptoms of depression.
 

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Retire Smart: Retirement Savers Need to Plan for the Critical Draw-Down Phase

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services

Saving and investing for retirement is tough enough. But making a plan to spend your nest egg is an equally critical challenge.

Most Americans don’t have a “decumulation” plan – that is, how much to draw down from savings and when.

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Housing

By Reference Librarian Marisela G.

The economic downturn of the last several years has made for one wild and wooly ride, especially as it relates to the housing market. Those of us in Michigan trying to sell our homes will tell you: we are in the granddaddy slump of all slumps! It can be extremely frustrating to feel so stuck.

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News Spotlight: Governor Snyder Declares April “Michigan Wine Month” Ten new wineries open for 2011, highlighting growth in ag sector

LANSING – Governor Rick Snyder has declared April as “Michigan Wine Month” to honor Michigan’s wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry’s significant contribution to the economy.
“Michigan’s 81 wineries welcome more than 1 million visitors to their tasting rooms each year and offer a truly Pure Michigan agri-tourism experience,” said Keith Creagh, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) Director

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News Spotlight: MSU to institute ‘no-bag’ policy in Spartan Stadium

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In a move that will increase security and make for a better game experience for fans, Michigan State University will institute a “no-bag” policy in Spartan Stadium.

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News Spotlight: BWL to co-sponsor 2nd Annual Recycle Rama on April 9

The Lansing Board of Water & Light will co-sponsor
the second annual Recycle Rama to assist Ingham County
residents in recycling a wide range of household materials.

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News Spotlight: Ingham County Treasurer Announces Community Forums

Mason)  The Ingham County Treasurer announces a series of Community
Forums designed to provide information on the tax foreclosure process,
the Ingham County Land Bank and property taxes.

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Community Resource Connection

By Latasha A. McWright
TNCP Guest Writer

This month of March, many of us are  in the middle of our New Year’s weight loss resolutions and summer is right around the corner!  Healthy eating habits have to become a priority for the whole family!  This is not only good for your weight loss goals, but also your general health and wellness.  We’ve located a few programs in our community that can help improve your health, diet, as well as managing your meals on a budget!
 

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Retire Smart: Rising Number of Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Facing Foreclosure

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
 

Reverse mortgages were created to help seniors stay in their homes by tapping the equity built up over the years. Now, a small but growing number of reverse mortgage borrowers find themselves at risk of losing their homes anyway.  

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