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Jill on Money: Social Security: The No-COLA

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

There will be no raise for Social Security recipients next year and one of the nation’s retirees (aka my Mom) responded to the bad news with an expected comment: “that stinks!” I had to explain to her that because the government uses inflation data to calculate the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and overall prices were essentially flat from a year ago, she, along with over 60 million Americans who currently receive Social Security retirement benefits, will not get a bump in pay next year. That means most seniors will be stuck with an average monthly check of $1,341 ($2,212 for retired couples who are both receiving benefits).

NEWS SPOTLIGHT UPDATE: Man Shot by LPD Allegedly Requested For a Message To Be Sent Out on Social Media Prior to His Death

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

In a public post to M. Allen that was shared 131 times on Facebook, man that was shot allegedly leaves last words.

News Spotlight: LPD Officer Involved Shooting

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

On Thursday December 24, 2015 at 7:38 pm., Lansing Police personnel responded to the 5900 block of Selfridge, in southwest Lansing, for a report of a home invasion in progress where a man was seen entering a window of the home.

Updated News Spotlight: Community: Ingham County Sheriff’s Office responds to a Home Invasion in progress and arrest (3) suspects in the house

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 3:43pm, Ingham County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the report of a home invasion in progress at 300 N. Meridian Rd. in Ingham Township. Photos

Beating the Odds: From Seasonal Farm Worker to School Principal

Rina Risper10 years ago012 mins

Andrea Rodríguez works to empower Latinos and her journey gives many food for thought.

Photo courtesy of Faith Magazine

The Best Holidays and Festivals for 2016

Rina Risper10 years ago012 mins

Winter Solstice, Cusco, Peru.

By VirtualTourist.com

The holidays are quickly approaching and hopefully those who are traveling have already done their planning. And for those adventure seekers thinking about 2016, members of travel website www.virtualtourist.com have come up with a list of holidays and festivals to celebrate in 2016.

Jill on Money: Americans know less than they think about Social Security benefits

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Whenever I write about Social Security, I am inundated with follow-up questions. It’s no wonder, since there are about 2,800 rules that govern the system and thousands of retirement claiming strategies.

Interpersonal Edge: To tackle big tasks, use the 5 minute solution

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. My job has numerous large projects that I never get a chance to tackle. I can’t seem to carve out enough time to get any one complicated assignment done. Do you have a strategy for getting large projects done when you are overwhelmed with daily demands?

The Kid’s Doctor: Not all earaches require antibiotics

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

Parents are so SICK of their children being SICK and I must agree … it is time for everyone to stop coughing and sniffling and get well. And that means fewer ear infections, as well.

Excuse me, are you listening? 14-24

Rina Risper10 years ago014 mins

Dear Readers,

Recently, I had an interaction that really changed the way that I look at things. The original post regarding this was on Facebook but I did not go into detail like I will do now. Social media is for short messages, which is why I like it. However, I love writing so I decided to take this piece and give it the detail that it deserves: