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Excuse me are you listening? 13-12

Rina Risper12 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 Risper12 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: **

Kiplinger on Travel: Why senior travel discounts aren’t always the best deal

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Cameron Huddleston

Kiplinger

Most seniors know that they can take advantage of travel discounts geared specifically toward them for savings on hotels, attractions, rental cars, guided tours and more. But are the special rates for older travelers really that special?

The Kid’s Doctor: Parents can help teens deal with stress

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

Teens should not be in pressure cooker mode all the time. Fotolia.com.

Jill on Money: How to talk to your parents about money

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

”How can I talk to my parents about money? Every time I try to bring up the topic, my mother gets paranoid and the conversation deteriorates quickly.” It is hard to balance being a responsible adult child, while not seeming like you are prying. Even if your loved ones appear to be financially self-sufficient, neurologists say that cognitive ability starts sliding as early as 60.

Interpersonal Edge: Intuition is key to uncommon success

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I often hear that timing is critical to workplace success. I do try to analyze the best moment to take action at work but find myself paralyzed by all the possibilities and a lack of complete data. How do I figure out timing as I navigate my complex workplace?

State Fire Marshal Urges Safety with Fireworks Buy from State-Certified Retailers

Rina Risper12 years ago09 mins

With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, State Fire Marshal Richard Miller today urges consumers to use extreme caution when using any type of fireworks especially the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, sky lanterns, and Roman candles; and to buy only from state-certified retailers.

TAX SOLUTIONS: Injured Spouse Tax Relief

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

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

Your spouse owes outstanding federal or state debt. You are not responsible for your spouse’s debts. If you file joint taxes with your spouse, the tax refund will be garnished and used to pay the outstanding debt. The outstanding debt can be back IRS taxes, back state or city taxes, back child support, unpaid student loans, or any other unpaid federal obligations. You have two options to stop your refund from being garnished.

Island Conference –A Glimpse of Michigan’s Future

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Rick Garcia

The 34th Mackinac Policy Conference convened more than 1,500 professionals, government leaders, CEOs and media on the island- a scaled down version of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Rick Steves: Navigating European airports

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Rick Steves

Tribune Content Agency

Sometimes I wonder why I lug my bag through airports, following my own recommendation to pack light enough to carry on and avoid checking any bags on international flights. It can be a drag, dragging your bag through airports. But when scrambling with last-minute changes in flight plans, those without checked bags are far more nimble.