The New Citizens Press

Lansing School District Kindergarteners Get an Early Start on Saving For College

Rina Risper10 years ago4 years ago012 mins

Right: Superintendent Yvonne Caamal Canul and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero handing out piggy banks to help kick start savings for post secondary

education.

Courtesy photo

Excuse me, are you listening? 14-13

Rina Risper10 years ago08 mins

Dear Readers,

I am so happy to actually see some sunshine in Michigan. The flowers are blooming and the vegetable plants are growing as well. I figure the vegetables will have to grow until October because it did not get warm until the beginning of June.

VIRTUAL TOURIST: 5 Superb Subterranean Spots

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Photo by keeweechic

Looking for an awesome underground adventure? Check out these spots compiled by members of travel website VirtualTourist.com.

Jill on Money: Housing could sizzle this summer

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

“The housing market is coming back and it looks like it will be with a vengeance,” economist Joel Naroff commented after a report showed that building permits, an indicator of future activity, soared to the highest pace in nearly eight years.

The Kid’s Doctor: Dog flu no threat to humans

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

The majority of dogs who contract flu suffer mild symptoms and need only supportive care, including extra fluids and rest. Photo by fotolia

Interpersonal Edge: Grieve your ‘ideal’ life to thrive in the real world

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q: I’m in my late 40s and my career (and life) are nothing like what I was hoping for. I spend a fair amount of time feeling like I got the short end of the stick. I know focusing on all my disappointments won’t help me succeed, but I can’t see an alternative. How do you advise clients when their work life falls far short of their imagined ideal?

TAX SOLUTIONS: Collection Statue End Date

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

Owing back taxes is a heavy burden. Especially if there is a limited ability to pay the taxes owed. If you are in this situation, it is good to know the Collection Statute End Date. There is a set period of time the IRS and the State of Michigan have to collect back taxes.