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Retire Smart: Drowning in documents: What to shred, what to keep

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

You probably just received some bank, investment or retirement quarterly statements in the mail, which makes it a perfect time to fire up the shredder and organize that stack of documents piling up on the table.

Here are some thoughts on financial paperwork that you can toss:

Interpersonal Edge: Brilliant interview questions for hires

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I am being asked to do more and more hiring of new employees for my team. We have a standard set of interview questions, but people don’t always tell the truth. Especially when it comes to interpersonal skills, I have trouble screening for quality people. Are there any brilliant interview questions that reveal the personality I’m about to hire?

Aboutthatcar.com: 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI — Chevrolet has a hit on its hands. That fact did not need to be certified but during a week-long test drive of the 2014 Impala, Chevrolet’s new flagship sedan got as much attention as some exotic sports cars that cost three times more.

The Kid’s Doctor: Chubby toddlers are not off to a healthy start in life

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

During a child’s checkup, I spend time showing his/her parents (as well as older children in the family) their child’s growth curve. This curve looks at a child’s weight and height, and for children age 2 and older, their body mass index (BMI). This visual look at how a child is growing is always eagerly anticipated by parents, as they can then compare their own child’s progress to norms by age.

Interpersonal Edge: Fix workplace burnout

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. My company has been in crisis mode for about three years now, and I am thoroughly burned out. I don’t want to be seen as lazy, but I need a break, vacation and some life balance. At first, I was productive with the long hours, but now I make repeated stupid mistakes. How can I convince my manager breaks are good for productivity?

The Kid’s Doctor: Avoid spring sports injuries through careful training

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

With the arrival of spring comes a new season of baseball, softball, track and field. This also means that kids need to be prepared to play.

Interpersonal Edge: Speak up if you want gratitude

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. No one seems to be noticing all the good work I have done. I am very good at my job, tackle the hard projects, and even help out when my coworkers are swamped. Do I just work for an unusually ungrateful organization?

The Kid’s Doctor: Norovirus is still going around

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

Another on call weekend just completed, it seems that gastroenteritis, also known as the “tummy bug” or “stomach flu,” is still hanging around.

Retire Smart: What do proposed Social Security changes mean to me?

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

There’s nothing like proposed changes to Social Security limits to get readers of this column going. After President Obama released his fiscal 2014 budget, a number of you wrote in asking, “What will this mean to me?”

Interpersonal Edge: End the gravy train for ‘special’ employee

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I have an employee on my team who is charming and always trying to get me to give him extra goodies. He wants extra time with me, special treatment or for me to bend the rules for him. I’m exhausted trying to manage him. How do I let him know his gravy train is over?