Retire Smart: Mailbag: An uphill battle for Generation X

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
When the stock market began to crater in 2008, an 85-year-old client said to me, “I’m not worried about me – I don’t have a job to lose, and most of money is in bonds and CDs. But I am very concerned about my kids and my grandkids.” I thought about how prescient that comment was after reading a new report from the Pew Charitable Trust’s economic mobility project, “Retirement Security Across Generations.”
 

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Schools to carry epinephrine injectors to help protect students from dangerous food allergies

 

Gov. Rick Snyder, state Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, and Doug and Lisa Rutter, of Rochester, and their sons, 6-year-old Evan and 4-year-old Hayden,  after the governor signed House Bills 4352 and 4353. The new laws require Michigan schools to have at least two epinephrine injectors onsite and have at least two staff members trained to use the devices. The devices provide inexpensive and effective emergency treatment for anaphylaxis brought on by food allergies. Courtesy photo

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North American International Auto Show: “Niche” Auto Debut Turn Heads

 Ian James, Professional Racer and EQUUS Automotive brand ambassador introduces the BASS770 at the NAIAS in Detroit.

 
Photo by Rick Garcia

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Michigan Singer Takes Talent International

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Palau de la artes in  Valencia, Spain is an area that holds Cassandra Allen’s school; Berklee College of Music, Príncipe Felipe Science Museum and Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía.

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Michigan Travel: Ziibiwing Center Preserves Tribal Heritage

 

Top  Photo:Every culture seeks to tell their story.  The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s story is told at the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways. 
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Bottom Photo:  Through the presentation of  selected cultural textiles,  the cultural center teaches about the vibrant lifestyle.
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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

 

By Sharon Fox

 
1 large chicken
1 onion, chopped
3-4 carrots, chopped
2-3 celery stalks
1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon crystals
1 quart chicken stock
 
1 can cream of chicken soup

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6 Rules for Keeping Track of Charitable Contributions

  By  A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

 
Donating to charitable causes is a good thing.  You are helping others in need.  For your generosity, the IRS allows you to claim a tax deduction.  If you donate to charities, you should understand the basic record keeping rules for claiming a tax deduction.
 

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Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic: Great Job Spartans

  By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.

 
Sitting down to write my thoughts on a sporting event is usually an easy thing. However, in the 48 hours since the Michigan State Spartans won the 2014 Rose Bowl with a 24-20 victory over the Stanford Cardinal, it has been difficult. The biggest problem has been figuring out which angle to cover because there are so many different ones. 

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