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What (not) to do with your tax refund

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services

Each year, about half the country gets to experience a sudden wealth event in the form of a tax refund. While not necessarily a financial windfall for most, this annual occurrence can create some awfully strange and counterproductive behavior.

TAX SOLUTIONS: Divorce and Taxes

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

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

Divorce and Taxes

Getting a divorce is a stressful and complicated situation. Taxes are one of the complications. I will review a few of the common tax considerations when you are legally divorced or your divorce is pending.

Movie: Into The Woods

Rina Risper11 years ago04 mins

Studio: Disney (2 hr. 5 min.)

Plot: A modern twist on several Brothers Grimm fairy tales tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife.

Cast: Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, Johnny Deep, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christine Baranski

Rating: R

Bottom Line: *

Excuse me, are you listening? 14-2

Rina Risper11 years ago010 mins

Dear Readers,

In this edition, we start our 14th year. It has been really amazing thus far. We are having a celebration in conjunction with the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce at their February mixer on Thursday, February 12th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Plant Professionals. They are located at 16886 Turner Street, Lansing, MI 48906. Please RSVP to reshane_lonzo@yahoo.com before February 7, 2015. The place is beautiful!

News Spotlight: So What’s Holding You Up? – 5 Steps for Leaders

Rina Risper11 years ago09 mins

By Sherman Joseph

How often do you say to yourself, ‘I will get around to it. Or if I had enough money I could do this or that’? Yes, it does take money to do some of things that you desire to accomplish; however, that should not be your main reason for getting started. So what is holding you up?

Peckham Art Program gives Persons with Disabilities a Creative Outlet

Rina Risper11 years ago012 mins

Left: This artwork is by Tracey Morris a Peckham client artist.

Source:

artfrompeckham.com

Peckham Art Program gives Persons with Disabilities a Creative Outlet

Rina Risper11 years ago012 mins

Left: This artwork is by Tracey Morris a Peckham client artist.

Source:

artfrompeckham.com

Peckham Art Program gives Persons with Disabilities a Creative Outlet

Rina Risper11 years ago012 mins

Left: This artwork is by Tracey Morris a Peckham client artist.

Source:

artfrompeckham.com

Interpersonal Edge: Managing stupid people tricks

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. My organization has tripled the number of employees I supervise, and I’m exhausted with how many stupid mistakes they make. I make every effort to train them and yet they still manage to misunderstand nearly everything I say. How can I make the job to clear to them and not waste so much time with their mistakes?

Jill on Money: 8 year-end tax planning tips

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Now what you’ve survived the holidays, remember that just a few hours spent reviewing your financial life may help boost your bottom line – and put a dent in your holiday shopping bills! Here are eight ideas to consider, which could minimize taxes now that we have entered a new year.