October 1, 2026

The New Citizens Press

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How Are You Going To Fund Your Real Estate Investment Endeavor?

Rina Risper07 mins

 By Dale Huber

Broker, DS Huber Real Estate Group
 
Want to start investing in real estate or flipping properties but you don’t have a bunch of cash available?  You can!  You will just need some sort of financing to start your venture.

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Jill on Money: Important lessons as we reach dog days of summer

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Jill Schlesinger

 
The first half of the year is over and I don't know about you, but I am exhausted! As I prepared for a much-needed week off, I thought back on some recent interviews I conducted with guests who inspired me. Three seem apt, as I prepared for vacation.

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Interpersonal Edge: Confused by co-workers who flatter, but don’t follow through

Rina Risper05 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: I work with people who constantly tell me how much they value me but treat me badly. They are late to meetings and don't follow through. Weirdly enough, they also flatter me a lot. How do I figure out how to handle these confusing people

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Movie: Aladdin

Rina Risper07 mins

 Studio:   Disney (2hrs. 8mins)

Plot:   A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all of his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess.
Cast:  Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Marwan Kenzari, Billy Magnussen, Nasim Pedrad
Rating:  PG
Bottom Line:   ***1/2

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F.O.C.U.S. Focus On Creating Ur Success -Through Faith- Part II

Rina Risper020 mins

 

By Jeaninne Belton Williams
 
I want to start off by saying that, “faith comes by hearing and hearing comes by  the word of God (Romans 10:17KJV) ; and now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1KJV).” “For we know that God works all things for good, for those who love him and called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28 NIV).” How do you put these scriptures into action and help you focus on creating your success through faith? But more importantly, bring honor and glory to God.  What are you hoping for today?  What are you seeking God for at this very moment?  It takes trust and complete faith that God will bring every one of your dreams and desires into fruition.  
 

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Jill on Money: Don’t shortchange your retirement by overspending

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Jill Schlesinger

 
 So many of us focus on retirement saving that we can forget how difficult it is to actually spend the money in a smart and methodical way during retirement. 
 

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Travel: Peeling back layers of history in Evora

Rina Risper010 mins

The Chapel of Bones, at the Church of St. Francis, contains thousands of skulls and bones unearthed from various Evora churchyards. 

Photo credit: Cathy Lu, Rick Steves’ Europe. 

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Book Review: Coyote Ate the Stars

Rina Risper03 mins

 In the book Coyote Ate the Stars, author Beth Burnett writing as E.A. Van Stralen intricately weaves a tale about obese and disfigured, Coyote Jones who has spent his life in hiding. Trapped by the demands of his abusive mother and his mentally-ill sister, Coyote spends his day working to pay the family bills. 

 

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Interpersonal Edge: Working with your spouse? Learn how to handle conflict

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: I work with my husband. A joint business sounded like a romantic idea, but the reality is we now fight all the time. The other downside is I never get time away from him. I've read in your column that you work with family businesses. What are the secrets to couples who work together without their marriage coming apart?

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