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Jill on Money: Fiduciary rule will give investors a break

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Has the political season got you down? Here's an imperfect antidote to the vituperative presidential campaign scrum: Over the past month, large investment companies like Blackrock and Charles Schwab announced that they are cutting fees on some of their largest exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Be Informed about Your Rights and Resources before going to the Polls on November 8

Rina Risper9 years ago010 mins

By Chris Swope

As we approach the Tuesday, November 8 Presidential Election, I wanted pass along information to assist you to make the voting process as easy as possible as allowed by law, so that your voice can be heard in our democracy.

Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper9 years ago012 mins

Dear Readers,

I decided to take a walk recently and managed to walk two miles. It was not on purpose. It happened because it was a beautiful day. There was so much to see and it was an emotional time. I have been thinking about my father a lot lately and it has been interesting but surprisingly not so sad. My father passed away in 2007 from complications from diabetes.

PET WORLD: A fence may help stop your dog from barking at others

Rina Risper9 years ago04 mins

By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency

Q: My husband and I very recently adopted an eight-year-old rescued golden lab mix. He was in foster care for six months where he lived with two dogs and a cat. He is a mellow, sweet and adores humans. But when I have him in the backyard and dogs walk past the street, he goes into attack-mode, snarls and barks.

How to Start an Emergency Fund

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

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

You’ve probably been told at some point in your life that you need an emergency fund. The unfortunate reality is that many Americans don’t save for a rainy day, leaving them ill prepared for life’s misfortunes. Don’t let that happen to you.

Is America still an ‘empathetic and generous giant’?

Rina Risper9 years ago05 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — A first-of-its-kind study that ranks nations by empathy puts the United States at No. 7, behind countries ranging from Peru to Korea to Saudi Arabia.

Why Clinton and Trump backers don’t mix

Rina Risper9 years ago04 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — Living around people with opposing political viewpoints affects your ability to form close relationships and accept other perspectives — and may even change your personality, finds a national study led by a Michigan State University scholar.

Financial Abuse Hurts as Well! Learn How to Identify the Signs

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

By Porsche Miles Grant

It may be an uncommon topic to speak about, but it is a very relevant one. Many women and men are victims of financial abuse. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, financial abuse is categorized as a common tactic used by abusers to gain power and control in a relationship.