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Jill on Money: Ten home buying mistakes

Rina Risper11 years ago08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

After that nasty weather in the first quarter of the year, the much hoped for housing recovery never quite took hold during the normally vibrant spring buying/selling season. Despite the Polar Vortex, there were other factors that kept a lid on housing buyers, including the fact that tentative buyers were spooked by rising prices, especially in certain hot housing markets.

Interpersonal Edge: To land a job, walk a mile in employer’s shoes

Rina Risper11 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I’ve been looking to get a better job and can’t figure out how anyone gets hired these days. I send my resume into the technical black hole of computer websites and never hear back from a human being. How can you get a new job when you can’t even connect with anyone in the organization?

News Spotlight: Home Invasion

Rina Risper11 years ago02 mins

On July 11, 2014 at 1:39 a.m., LPD officers responded to a residence on the 1600 block of Linval St. on report of a home invasion. The three occupants of the residence report that four males entered the residence and at least two had handguns (revolver and semi-automatic).

News Spotlight: Suspicious Death

Rina Risper11 years ago01 mins

On July 5, 2014 at 4:34 p.m. officers responded to a residence on the 100 block of Shepard St to check the welfare of a female. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 52 year old Lansing female inside the residence. Officers were alerted to the female by a family member.

Keep Kids Safe with Summer Camp

Rina Risper11 years ago014 mins

By Deborah M. Walker

Now that school is out parents are left wondering what to do with their children for the summer. Parents want a fun, safe, educational alternative for their children, the answer is simple… summer camp.

CIA officer Speaks on Personal Branding

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

By Rick Garcia

A unique partnership between the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Arab American Women Business Council (AAWBC) was evident as approximately 75 women and a few men gathered for a dinner presentation at the Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle early June.

TAX SOLUTIONS: Negotiate IRS Taxes

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

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

Can I really negotiate with the IRS? Does getting pennies on a dollar happen? There is no way the government would reduce my tax bill. It is the government. The government does whatever they want.

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: SOUTHERN CORN PUDDING

Rina Risper11 years ago02 mins

A tasty addition to any meal!

Excuse me are you listening? 13-12

Rina Risper11 years ago06 mins

Dear Readers,

Even though summer has just started, it has brought us much rain in Michigan. I am pleased about it though because the water bill for keeping the plants looking great outside the office will not cost a fortune.

Movie Review: “Maleficent”

Rina Risper11 years ago05 mins

Studio: Disney (1hr. 37 min.)

Plot: A vindictive fairy is driven to curse an infant princess only to realize the child may be the only one who can restore peace.

Cast: Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Ellie Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton

Rating: PG

Bottom Line: **