Business Update - The New Citizens Press

Top 10 Tips for Getting Your Taxes Prepared

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

1) Check the tax accountant’s PTIN. All tax accountants preparing tax returns must have a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). You do not want your tax return to be prepared by a tax accountant without a PTIN.

Aboutthatcar.com: 2014 Cadillac CTS

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI –It was longer, lower and meaner than the car it replaced. The 2014 luxury sedan had aluminum doors, a 50-50 weight distribution between front and rear and it could be equipped with a dual turbocharged six-cylinder engine that generated 420 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque.

Aboutthatcar.com: 2014 Ford Fiesta ST

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI – The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST was firecracker of a little car.

Aboutthatcar.com: 2014 Ram Trucks

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – Ram, formerly Dodge Ram, has seen its share of the pickup truck market grow from 11percent in 2009 when it separated from Dodge to19 percent today as a stand-alone brand.

Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Hyundai Azera

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI – The 2013 Hyundai Azera is one of those ‘Oh, my goodness’ kind of cars.

Retire Smart: When to take Social Security benefits

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

In 2013, 37 million Americans will receive Social Security (SS) retirement benefits totaling $47.4 billion. Clearly, Americans have come to rely on Social Security retirement income, with more than half of married couples and nearly three-quarters of unmarried persons receiving 50 percent or more of their total income from the program.

Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Ford Fusion

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI – Ford has done really well with the redesigned Fusion since it was introduced last year. Much of its success goes to the pragmatic and very functional way the midsize sedan operates.

Interpersonal Edge: Is coworker a liar or just unrealistic?

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I work with a person who was just promoted to lead. My problem is he always promises to get tasks I need done and then makes excuses. We just had someone quit, and I know he has a lot on his plate, but I am tired of him lying. Is there a way to get him to deliver what he promises?

Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Mazda CX-9

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI – After a week-long test drive of a 2013 Mazda CX-9, a seven passenger crossover utility, it is easy to understand why this three-rowed vehicle became so popular so quickly.

Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Fiat 500c Abarth Cabrio

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI — Fun can come in small packages and in this case it is the Fiat 500c Abarth Cabrio.

A 160 horsepower 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that made 170 pound-feet of torque doesn’t sound like much oomph. But put it under the hood of a 2,512 lb. micro car and you’ve got a bullet on four wheels.