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Interpersonal Edge: If you run yourself ragged, don’t expect gratitude

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I try really, really hard to be good at my job. I work late, work extra and always go the extra mile. I get really upset when customers get mad at me anyway. Recently, a customer made a big stink after I bent over backwards to help her. I felt so unappreciated. I keep obsessing about what she said about me and worried about my reputation. How can you handle negative reviews when you try so hard to do it right?

Speaker offers spiritual solutions for healing mind and body — live online and locally

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

In a live online lecture on Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m., Evan will walk attendees through the practical aspects of Christian Science that empower prayer to heal.

Jill on Money: Remembering the great bear market, and its lessons

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

I hate to bring you back to a scary time, but seven years ago this month the U.S. stock markets plunged to their worst levels of the entire bear market of 2008-2009. Although the entire financial system almost went over the cliff in September and October of 2008, it wasn’t until March 9, 2009 that stocks hit rock bottom.

Traveling to areas known to have the Zika virus poses great risk

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

The Zika virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.

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Spending Plan or a Budget?

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Porsche Miles-Grant

In my opinion, a spending plan is a sophisticated way of simply saying budgeting. I found that people are more comfortable with making a spending plan rather than the notion of budgeting. Nevertheless, for the sake of this article we will refer to them both as a spending plan.

Jill on Money: No, mortgage apps aren’t going to cause Housing Bubble 2.0

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Super Bowl commercials rarely create activity in my inbox, but the one for Quicken’s Rocket Mortgage earlier this month was an exception. In the middle of the game, people started sending me messages like, “Did you just see that mortgage spot?”

What Are You Waiting For? It’s Time to Repair Your Credit

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Porsche Miles-Grant

In life, you have 3 things; money, credit, or both. If you have money, more than likely you don’t need credit. Those individuals are able to buy all the things they need, want and desire. Unfortunately, if you’re like me, you will definitely need credit when making big purchases such as buying a home, car, or taking a vacation. Furthermore, if you are lucky enough to have both credit and money, you are living the America Dream.

FINANCIAL FOCUS: Why Every Woman Should Have a Long-Term Care Plan

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

Provided by Sara Frank-Hepfer

Many of the women we see portrayed in movies and on television are independent, wealthy, and confident, with great digs, a closetful of designer clothing, and high-powered careers.

NEWS SPOTLIGHT: Michigan’s First Confirmed Case of Zika Virus Reported

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

LANSING, MI – Michigan health officials have identified the first confirmed case of Zika virus in a Michigan resident. The patient, a female resident of Ingham County, contracted the virus when traveling in a country where Zika virus is being transmitted. The patient, who was not pregnant, experienced symptoms consistent with Zika virus disease shortly after her return to Michigan.

Minimalist shoes a good choice for some runners, but not right for everyone

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

Minimalist shoes are shoes intended to closely approximate

barefoot running conditions.They have reduced cushioning, thin soles, and are of lighter weight than other running shoes, allowing for more sensory contact for the foot on the ground while

simultaneously providing the feet with some protection from ground hazards and conditions (such as pebbles and dirt).

Source: wikipedia

Photo: Vibram