Aboutthatcar.com: 2014 Jeep Compass
By Frank S. Washington
DETROIT, MI – In the wake of almost one foot of snow, the 2014 Jeep Compass Limited 4X4 was a welcomed relief.
By Frank S. Washington
Jill on Money: Let’s review a few 401 (k) basics
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
When AOL CEO Tim Armstrong made a splash recently about changing (and then not-changing) the 401(k) corporate matching policy, the focus was on his rationale for the new policy. He blamed costly “distressed births” of two AOL employees ($1,000,000 each) and an additional $7.5 million attributable to Obamacare, as the catalysts for the shift in the company’s match to a one-time end-of-year match, from a per-pay period match.
Interpersonal Edge: Want brilliant employees? Hire an intern
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I am in charge of bringing entry-level employees into my company. Our turnover is a thing of wonder. Is there any way to do a better job screening before I make a commitment to hire and end up disappointed? Watching new employees come and go is exhausting!
Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Initiative Has Promise
There are a lot of kids out there who need help, who are getting a lot of negative reinforcement. And is there more that we can do to give them the sense that their country cares about them and values them and is willing to invest in them?” – President Obama, July 19, 2013
By David Muhammad
Recently, at the White House, President Obama will formally launch his promising new initiative to effectuate meaningful change in the Black community, something I had hoped for since that first euphoric moment when I learned that a Black man had been elected President of the United States.
Opportunity for all: President Obama Launches My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to Build Ladders of Opportunity For Boys and Young Men of Color
President Obama is taking action to launch My Brother’s Keeper – a new initiative to help every boy and young man of color who is willing to do the hard work to get ahead.
TAX SOLUTIONS: Top 5 Deductions for Parents
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
1) Dependent Exemption – You may be able to claim a dependency exemption for each child living with you. The dependency exemption for 2013 is up to $3,900 per child. The dependency exemption increased to $3,950 in 2014. The child must be considered a qualifying child or qualifying relative. The child must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien.
Excuse me, are you listening? 13-4
Dear Readers,
It has been an interesting winter. I think I have shoveled more this year than I ever have before. I tell myself, ”This is awesome way to keep in shape.”
The things that we do to make sure that we are comfortable with the things we are not really happy doing.
Your Other 8 Hours: 6 strategies to cut your income tax after a windfall
By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
The money you receive from sudden wealth — whether through a lawsuit settlement, business sale, entertainment or sports contract, or stock options — can suddenly be gone if you don’t manage federal and state income taxes.
Teen Talk: The Serenity Prayer
By Claudia Kelley
“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the
difference.”
Social Security disability benefits
By Vonda VanTil
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
We celebrate Black History Month, President’s Day and Valentine’s Day during the month of February . Also February 2-8, 2014 was also celebrated as Chicano History Week in the state of Michigan. With all of these celebrations there are also awareness campaigns regarding Social Security benefits.