News For, By and About People
By Frank S. Washington
During its 23 years, the Lansing Black College Tour (LBCT) has been to many educational institutions.
Orlando “Pepper” Livas, II was one of the young men who has attended the LBCT for two years in a row.
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2013 taxes are done and you expected a tax refund. You checked your bank account for the bank deposit. You checked your mailbox for a check. No refund. What is going on? You finally receive a letter from the IRS or State. Your tax refund was seized.
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
I cannot believe that summer is finally here. Well, at least I think it is. I am hoping that we do not see a hail storm or snow this summer but based on our winter, I am not too sure that we will not.
By Rina Risper
When I travel with my family, we tend to stay in vacation rental properties rather than hotels. Why? They offer more space and a kitchen to cook our own meals at a price that’s typically lower than a hotel room.
I’m a big fan of lying on a resume. In fact, I think everyone should do it. It’s beneficial for your career and nobody needs to know about it. Ideally, if you do it correctly, you’ll land your dream job and nobody will ever know you completely fabricated your education, skills and experience. With a record number of people out of work, a little (or big!) white lie or two can be just what this country needs to get back on track.
Americans are getting older. A new U.S. Census Bureau report projects that roughly one in five Americans (about 21 percent) will be 65 years old and up by 2050, compared with just 13 percent in 2010 and less than 10 percent in 1970. Taking a longer view, the numbers are startling.