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Retire Smart: 401(k) Fee-asco

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

A Yale professor is providing a perfect follow-up to the PBS’ “Frontline” episode “The Retirement Gamble” that aired earlier this year. The program detailed America’s retirement crisis and how the financial services industry feasts on high fees inside of many employer-sponsored plans.

Interpersonal Edge: Just say no to hiring personality problems

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I recently hired a guy who is very smart, but I knew he was really self-absorbed and entitled. I thought his resume and skill set would be worth his demanding attitude. I’m finding that he is pawning projects off on coworkers, lying to me about what he has done, and blaming everyone but himself for problems. What can I do now, and how can I avoid this in the future?

News Spotlight: Rabies Still a Concern in Michigan Report animal bites to local health department within 24 hours

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) State Veterinarian Dr. James Averill urged Michiganders to adopt practices that help protect their families, pets, and livestock from rabies, one of the deadliest diseases known to man. According to the World Health Organization, rabies is responsible for the deaths of 55,000 people worldwide.

The Kid’s Doctor: Remember Summer food safety tips in the Fall too

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

Whether you’re spending a day at a local park, or in your own back yard, food is sure to be part of your special day. And whenever you cook and/or serve food outdoors, keep food safety in mind.

Retire Smart: Lessons from Detroit

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

On July 18, Detroit filed for Chapter 9 federal bankruptcy protection. At over $18 billion in liabilities, it is the country’s largest-ever municipal bankruptcy case. Although there have been rampant accusations of financial mismanagement and scapegoating, the main culprit for Detroit’s woes was demographic: The city’s population, which peaked at 1.8 million in the 1950s, now stands at 700,000 after many middle-class workers and businesses fled the city, taking their tax dollars with them.

Interpersonal Edge: Make verbal abuser accountable

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I have a coworker who is constantly verbally abusive. He calls me names, yells and puts my work down. I have to work with this guy a lot, and I’m ending up calling in sick just to avoid him. When I go to my boss, she just tells me to work harder at “getting along,” like it is my fault. I like my job but can’t tolerate my coworker. What can I do?

Interpersonal Edge: Flying off handle won’t create change

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I am one that flies off the handle and there is a big reason I do. I’m interrupted so much that when I am trying to speak, if someone doesn’t interrupt me, I actually stutter. I’ve spoken up and it still happens. Any suggestions? I’m starting to hate my fellow human beings!

Hope Still Out for Older Job Seekers

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Rick Garcia

After receiving my first AARP membership in the mail, I knew I would soon belong to a membership that can not be avoided – Being a Senior Citizen.

Your Other 8 Hours: What’s holding you back and what to do about it

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Media Services

There’s one thing that’s holding you back more than any other. It’s not your education, who you know, or even how much time you have. It’s fear of pain. It’s that simple. The bad news is that the challenge you face is yourself. Of course, this is also the good news. It’s not the economy, your mistakes from the past, a bad childhood, or anything else. The problem is within you, and so is the solution. Your ability to deal with the fear of pain effectively is your golden ticket to your best life, job promotions, health, and better relationships.

The Kid’s Doctor: Migraines in children: Treatment options

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

We discussed migraine headaches and how they’re diagnosed in children. Now it’s time to decide how to treat a migraine. Just as with diagnosing these headaches, it’s important to individualize treatment for each child, with the goal being fast relief, no rebound or re-occurrence, and minimal or no side effects to medication.