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Action Needed for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago03 mins

“Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department soon. People receiving benefits who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes, and have qualifying children under age 17, however, should not wait for their automatic $1,200 individual payment.

Science and Christianity – Explore the connection!

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago04 mins

International speaker, Mary Alice Rose

Poets Roundtable Offers Day of Free Workshops

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago04 mins

On Saturday, January 18, 2020, local writers are invited to attend “The Poets Roundtable” — a day of free writing workshops, plus an Open Mic and Authors' Alley in which local authors display recent publications. The “Roundtable,” a production of the Lansing Poetry Club, will run from 10:30 AM to 5 PM at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing.

County treasurers work to avoid foreclosure

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Bob Robinson

Eaton County, MI Treasurer

Helping families and property owners avoid tax foreclosure is a primary objective for me as Eaton County Treasurer, and for treasurers across the state.

Rigo Flores looks to further his LEGACY with “Festival of Fights” at The Fledge on December 13

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago06 mins

Lansing resident Rigo Flores is not going to entertain you by attempting to lift and body slam a 280lb person. The crafty entrepreneur and promoter will, however, organize a family friendly event where professionals will carry out such awe-inspiring feats instead.

Fatal Fire on Lansing’s Northside

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago02 mins

Lansing firefighters responded to a structure fire with reports of people trapped at 2007 New York Street on the City’s North side at 01:33 am on October 30.

Your Child Is Not Your “Friend”

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago023 mins

By James Lehman, MSW

The emotional role of the parent is built on love, affection, and esteem. It’s an important part of being a parent and it’s a beautiful thing to behold. But your child is not your friend. And your role as a parent is not just emotional.

Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission Evening of Global Diversity

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago012 mins

LANSING, MI — The Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission announced its 2019 Global Impact Awards.

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Jill on Money: Don’t let sense of confidence derail investing

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Dow 27K! S&P 500 3K! NASDAQ 8200! Just months after the bull market in stocks became the longest on record, U.S. equity indexes hit new milestones. Fears about the escalation of trade wars, Brexit, and worries about Congress' ability to raise the U.S. debt ceiling retreated, allowing stocks to power higher.