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Reading is Fundamental: How Reading can help you avoid Financial Pitfalls

Rina Risper9 years ago05 mins

By Porsche Miles-Grant

A recent study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows one in six adults across the nation have low literacy skills. A person who is challenged with low literacy skills may be able to read some words, but not enough to understand simple forms or instructions.

Movie: Talking Moana: Eight Reasons to Watch

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

Walt Disney's “Moana” is a delightful and inventive animated fantasy flick with a splendid blend of animation, music and culture. A film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a mission to save her people, Samantha Ofole-Prince breaks down the eight reasons why this one is a must see.

Market Volatility and Your Retirement Investing Strategy

Rina Risper9 years ago05 mins

Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer, CFP®, AAMS®

Fluctuations in your 401(k) or workplace retirement savings account can stir up negative emotions, making you want to hit the panic button. But in turbulent times, it’s more important than ever to remain calm and stay on course toward your long-term retirement savings goals.

PET WORLD: Positive reinforcement can help with a dog that bites

Rina Risper9 years ago011 mins

By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency

Q: We have a 5-year-old male cockapoo dog that bites. We do not hit him. We got him at 8 weeks from a family breeder. We can't remove anything from his mouth or groom him without concern. If we pet him he can snap. He growls and attacks at times.

Recipe: Creamy Leftover Turkey and Quinoa Soup

Rina Risper9 years ago02 mins

PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

SERVINGS: 6 – 8

THE KID’S DOCTOR: Teen smoking on the rise as e-cigarettes are readily available

Rina Risper9 years ago05 mins

Accessibility and advertising has led to an increase in teen e-cigarette usage.

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Interpersonal Edge: Pencil skirts are not career essential

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I have been thinking about how to dress for success at work as a woman. The problem is I'm middle aged and about 170 pounds. I cannot wear the really tailored, sharp-looking pencil skirts and snug business jackets. My career is wonderful but leaves little time for exercise. Can I dress for success without being 125 pounds?

Jill on Money: Mobile apps will power strong holiday shopping season

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

With the election settled and wage growth strengthening, there could be an upside surprise to retail results this holiday season. Americans are expected to increase spending by 3 to 3.5 percent from a year ago. Regardless of whether sales increase by more or less than expected, the focus will return to the growth of digital as the main driver of consumer behavior.

Social Security and You! QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Rina Risper9 years ago09 mins

There are plenty of questions when it comes to Social Security. Some of the questions and answers are in this article.

$2M grant to help youngest students learn science

Rina Risper9 years ago04 mins

It's often thought that kindergarten is too early to learn science. But with the right approach to teaching, even the youngest students can learn to think and talk like scientists, Michigan State University researchers say.