News For, By and About People
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
Saving and investing for retirement is tough enough. But making a plan to spend your nest egg is an equally critical challenge.
Most Americans don’t have a “decumulation” plan – that is, how much to draw down from savings and when.
By Reference Librarian Marisela G.
The economic downturn of the last several years has made for one wild and wooly ride, especially as it relates to the housing market. Those of us in Michigan trying to sell our homes will tell you: we are in the granddaddy slump of all slumps! It can be extremely frustrating to feel so stuck.
LANSING – Governor Rick Snyder has declared April as “Michigan Wine Month” to honor Michigan’s wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry’s significant contribution to the economy.
“Michigan’s 81 wineries welcome more than 1 million visitors to their tasting rooms each year and offer a truly Pure Michigan agri-tourism experience,” said Keith Creagh, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) Director
Late Winter Is Time for Pruning and Forcing
By Sean Conway, Tribune Media Services
Cultivating Life by Sean Conway
In many parts of the country spring may yet be a distant dream, but even in cold northern climes now is a good time to begin winter pruning tasks in the garden.
EAST LANSING, Mich. — In a move that will increase security and make for a better game experience for fans, Michigan State University will institute a “no-bag” policy in Spartan Stadium.
The Lansing Board of Water & Light will co-sponsor
the second annual Recycle Rama to assist Ingham County
residents in recycling a wide range of household materials.
Mason) The Ingham County Treasurer announces a series of Community
Forums designed to provide information on the tax foreclosure process,
the Ingham County Land Bank and property taxes.
By Latasha A. McWright
TNCP Guest Writer
This month of March, many of us are in the middle of our New Year’s weight loss resolutions and summer is right around the corner! Healthy eating habits have to become a priority for the whole family! This is not only good for your weight loss goals, but also your general health and wellness. We’ve located a few programs in our community that can help improve your health, diet, as well as managing your meals on a budget!
By Karla L. Robinson, MDIt is no secret that African American men have the shortest life span in the U.S. as compared to any other group. It is estimated that the life span at birth of the average black boy is only 69 years. This is almost ten years less than the national average. While this disparity is certainly multifactorial, is stress one of the major players?