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Angel Irvin, 26, is participating on June 18th in the First Try Triathlon in Linden, Michigan. It is her first triathlon which is includes a 300 yard swim, 9 mile bike ride and 2 miles in her everyday wheel chair. Her goal is to compete in Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii which would require a roll of 26.2 miles via wheel chair.

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Encore Careers: Becoming Your Own Boss

Rina Risper9 years ago08 mins

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

When we think of today’s entrepreneurs, young technology developers like Mark Zuckerberg, creator of Facebook, or Sergey Brin and Larry Page, founders of Google, often come to mind. But while fresh-faced tech innovators may dominate the headlines, another crop of businesspeople is proving that it’s never too late to forge an entrepreneurial path.

Jill on Money: The tricky business of getting Americans to save more

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

There is some much-needed good news for retirement savers: As investing fees hurtle toward zero, employers are seeing the benefit of ditching expensive funds from 401(k) plans and replacing them with cheaper index funds. The result has been a boon for retirement savers. Why are fees so important? Like termites that eat away at your foundation, higher investment costs can erode your potential savings by tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.

Interpersonal Edge: Make fear a friend, not a foe

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. My company is facing significant challenges in 2016. I am worried about my job, my industry and how we are going to solve numerous complicated problems to stay afloat. My worry is affecting my health, my family and my focus at work. What do you tell your clients about how to deal with their fears in the workplace?

Amidst the Thrills, Keep it Safe on Carnival and Amusement Rides; Ride Responsibly

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

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The more than 40 million people who will travel Michigan to enjoy carnival and amusement rides this season are urged to make safety a priority, especially with the kids

Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

Dear Readers,

There are some who say that libraries are a thing of the past and are no longer relevant. They really do not know what they are talking about! In my opinion, libraries offer so much more than they ever have to businesses, employees and the community. My mother learned how to navigate the internet in a class at her local library in Georgia.

Energy-saving devices work – if you use them correctly

Rina Risper9 years ago04 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — A well-insulated home with a high-efficiency air conditioner and programmable thermostat are only as effective as the person using it.

Land the job, Increase your Finances

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

By Porsche Miles Grant

It may seem like common sense, but common sense is not so common. Therefore, it’s no shock that how you dress, what you say, and how you conduct yourself can either lead to an increase or a decrease in finances.