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Community Resource Connection – Taxes

Rina Risper15 years ago03 mins

By Latasha A. McWright, TNCP Guest Writer

We all know the IRS Deadline to file your taxes without penalty is April 18th, 2011, & is approaching vastly. There are many of so called “free” tax software programs out there, even companies promoting they prepare taxes for free. I encourage you to read the small print! In many cases, a portion is free but there are hidden fees or catches associated with the deal. Michigan has a variety of totally, completely, absolutely FREE tax preparation services in our Community – for those who qualify. Keep every dollar of your return in your pocket!

Ask Tamara: To Shack or Not to Shack

Rina Risper15 years ago07 mins

Dear Tamara:

My fiancé has asked me to move in with him. We have been together for three years and engaged for almost a year now. We have not yet set a wedding date because we each have another year of school left and we both want to wait until we graduate college before getting married. In a way it makes perfect sense that we move in together.

Interpersonal EDGE: Help for Workplace Politics is Here!

Rina Risper15 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. My workplace is super political. Every day I go to work, I’m trying to figure out what is going on between people just to get my job done. I don’t have much interest in psychology and leave work exhausted most days. Lately, I’m just ignoring politics, but now my boss says people think I’m “difficult.” How can I get my workplace to change?

Your Other 8 Hours: Solution-Focused Questions: The Secret to Success

Rina Risper15 years ago07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services

”Why can’t I get a job?” “Why am I always so broke?” “Why can’t I lose weight?” These seemingly valid questions can wreak havoc on your life and your success. Whoever first said, “There are no bad questions,” was dead wrong. If you want to get a job, make more money, lose weight or achieve any other worthwhile goal, it’s time you start asking better questions.

Urban Housecall: National Kidney Month

Rina Risper15 years ago019 mins

In honor of National Kidney Month, Urban Housecall Magazine wanted to bring an inspiring story of survival to you. We interviewed Jacquie Lewis-Kemp, a woman who was diagnosed with diabetes at 7 years old, went on to experience the devastating effects of kidney failure. Her triumphant story of survival after a kidney transplant will absolutely move you.

Retire Smart: Rising Number of Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Facing Foreclosure

Rina Risper15 years ago07 mins

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services

Reverse mortgages were created to help seniors stay in their homes by tapping the equity built up over the years. Now, a small but growing number of reverse mortgage borrowers find themselves at risk of losing their homes anyway.

Total Truth

Rina Risper15 years ago06 mins

By Tom Lagana

from “Serving Time, Serving Others”

“Forgive my family and friends? No way,” Rob growled. “I’m going to hurt them when I get out of here!” These angry words came from one of the inmates who had agreed to participate in our Alternatives to Violence weekend workshop.

Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – Permissible Stilettos

Rina Risper15 years ago08 mins

By Tashmica Torok

A few months ago I signed up for a service called Shoe Dazzle. It’s Kim Kardashian’s company that works kind of like a shoe-of-the-month club. After taking a short fashion quiz, a virtual showroom is created for you that include both shoes and accessories

Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul: CLASSIC POT ROAST

Rina Risper15 years ago03 mins

This beef dinner is sure to warm the heart and fill hungry bellies.

Urban Housecall: Bernie Mac: The Legacy Continues

Rina Risper15 years ago023 mins

Comedian Bernie Mac and his daughter Je’Niece McCullough.

Photo provided courtesy of Je’Niece McCulloughBy Karla Robinson, MD

One of the Kings of Comedy as he is affectionately known, Bernie Mac is heralded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. While he was bringing in the laughs, many didn’t know he was battling the chronic disease sarcoidosis. While his death in August 2008 at the age of 50 seemed untimely and he is sorely missed, his legacy lives on not only through the classic films, shows, and stand up routines, but also through his foundation, The Bernie Mac Foundation.