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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.

The Kid’s Doctor: Generics or brand-drugs best for ADHD?

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

When I begin a child on medication for ADHD, I typically start with a brand-name drug over a generic.

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Michigan’s Auto No-Fault Law: Understand Your Rights Now Before They May Change

Rina Risper11 years ago018 mins

By Stephen H. Sinas

The Michigan Legislature continues to contemplate changes to the Michigan Auto No-Fault Insurance Law.

Will making more money guarantee a better retirement?

Rina Risper11 years ago07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services

There were two families that lived next to each other. One family received a $2 million inheritance. They traveled, had a nice boat and gave to charity. They took calculated investment risks that paid off. They averaged an incredible 12 percent return every year for 20 years.

Excuse me are you listening? 13-24

Rina Risper11 years ago06 mins

Dear Readers,

There has been shift in my consciousness. I am a mother of a teenager. When I started the paper, Anissa was a baby. She no longer wants to hear the stories about how funny she was or that she used to steal her brother’s food.

The Kid’s Doctor: You can avoid food battles

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

It seems like I discuss “food battles” with my patients and their families several times a day. The longer I practice, though, the more I don’t think we should even have to talk about how often Mom and Dad end up arguing with a child about eating.

Pet World: Guidelines outline which vaccines vets should use, and how often to vaccinate

Rina Risper11 years ago011 mins

By Steve Dale

Tribune Content Agency

Q: I’ve written to you before about the scoundrel veterinarians who’ve cheated the public. Like the veterinarian in the recent “20/20” TV segment, when we changed counties, that new vet wanted to vaccinate my dog all over again with vaccines I’d never heard of. And the “20/20” segment (broadcast Nov. 24) proved that dogs only need vaccines every three years. Don’t you think vets are vaccinating our animals to death? – V.C., Cyberspace

Jill on Money: Low oil offsets rising health care costs

Rina Risper11 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. The largest problem I have at work is with other people. Every time something goes wrong at my job, I’m staring at someone who did something stupid, incompetent or thoughtless. How do you approach problems that are someone else’s fault?

Blind Children’s Fund Helps the Visually Impaired “Live in a World they Cannot See”

Rina Risper11 years ago011 mins

By Deborah M. Walker

Started in 1978 the Blind Children’s Fund (BCF), located in the Lansing area, offers information and resources for children who are visually impaired and helps to give them a chance to live meaningful and productive lives.