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Happy New Year 2015! Excuse me, Are You Listening? 13-25

Rina Risper11 years ago013 mins

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Dear Readers,

FEELING SICK??? Have you checked your toxicity level? Take a few deep breaths, get out your pencil and make a list of people that you need to part with in 2015. Toxic people need to be eliminated from your life.

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This popular financial tip will cost you $1 million

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services

If you blindly follow a tip that nearly every financial adviser recommends, it could cost you $1 million. But you can’t even call it a financial tip. No, it’s more like a law or a financial commandment etched in stone.

Pet World: Anxiety likely at the root of cat’s car sickness

Rina Risper11 years ago09 mins

It’s estimated that 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats are owned in the United States. Approximately 37-47% of all households in the United States have a dog, and 30-37% have a cat.

Source: APPA

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OPINION PIECE: Through The Media Lens: Covering Race and Police Brutality

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Bob Butler

(Black PR Wire) — The second half of 2014 has been marked by the shooting deaths of four African-American males by local law enforcement — Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri; Eric Garner in New York, John Crawford and Tamir Rice in Ohio — that have attracted the attention of national media and the federal government, and shined a light on the issue of policing in minority communities.

Wolfgang Puck: Enjoy a golden loaf of homemade bread on your holiday table

Rina Risper11 years ago010 mins

A close cousin of French brioche and Jewish challah, my recipe is easier than it looks to make!.
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Movie: Top Five

Rina Risper11 years ago04 mins

Studio: Paramount (1 hr. 42 min.)

Plot: A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancée talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show.

Cast: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Cedric the Entertainer, Tracy Morgan

Rating: R

Bottom Line: ****

TAX SOLUTIONS: Limited Liability Companies (LLC)

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

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

In my previous articles we reviewed Corporation and Doing Business As (DBA) business structures. This article is on Limited Liability Companies (LLC).

Kiplinger on Travel: 10 great gifts for travelers under $50

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

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By Cameron Huddleston

www.Kiplinger.com

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the frequent traveler in your family but don’t want to break the bank, we can help. We asked several travel experts to share their picks for affordable items they pack when they hit the road. These 10 things can help both business and leisure travelers save money, stay organized and be a little more comfortable on all their trips.

Interpersonal Edge: Customer not always right, but he’s never wrong

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I’ve tried to explain to an important customer that he misunderstood our policies when he hired my company. The customer can’t admit he was wrong and is now talking to my boss, and I’m in trouble. How did this end up my fault?

Jill on Money: Financial Thanksgiving

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Thanksgiving, which just passed, is a time when we can give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives, like health, loving spouse, a wonderful family and amazing friends. But this is a money column, so this week, I would also like to give thanks to all of the amazing people and resources that have improved our financial lives.