TAX SOLUTIONS: Taxes on Early Retirement Withdrawals
 By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
For years you contributed money to a 401K or IRA. Your employer may have matched your contributions. You now have a good chunk of money saved up in your retirement. Then something happens in your life and you need money. One thought is to withdraw money out of your retirement. But, there are tax consequences. What to do?
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
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News Spotlight: 40th Anniversary of the Tri-County Office on Aging
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Tri-County Office on Aging providing services and support to empower older adults and persons with disabilities. Programs like Meals on Wheels, the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program, Project Choices and other in-home services support independence. In celebration, Tri-County Office on Aging has planned a year of events. The following is a list of dates and times for the events.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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Lansing Community College Coach Mike Ingram Celebrates his 500th Win
 Coach Mike Ingram is a graduate of Lansing Community College and Central Michigan University. He was an All-American player at Lansing Community College and competed
for two years at Central Michigan University after a stand-out high school career in Jackson, MI.
Courtesy photo
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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Secretary of State Kicks Off “Wrap-Around” Statewide
 Experts were on hand at a recent community event to speak about topics from drivers licenses to voting. Photo by Rick Garcia
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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Aboutthatcar.com: Volvo Drive-E powertrains
 By Frank S. Washington
LAS VEGAS, NV – If Volvo had not built up a certain amount of capital in the market and within the automotive press, it would have been written off as dead a few years ago.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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TAX SOLUTIONS: Health Care Tax Penalty
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
The deadline has passed to purchase healthcare under the Affordable Health Care for America Act, AKA Obamacare. A decision was made not to purchase health insurance. You rather pay the tax penalty. We will review how to calculate the tax penalty for not purchasing health insurance.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: JERK CHICKEN DINNER
Enjoy this tasty Caribbean meal!!
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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News Spotlight: Easter is coming soon!
Upcoming Easter Egg Hunts
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Wednesday, April 02, 2014
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News Spotlight: Two Women Arrested for Allegedly Stealing from Life O’Riley trailer park
Left: Nancy Carol Whitby
Right: Catherline Jackson
Both arrested for taking items from Life O'Riley trailer park
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Wednesday, April 02, 2014
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Stop Violence in Our Community
 2nd Annual
National Crime Victims’ Rights
Week
dinner & ceremony
Monday April 7th
Lansing City Hall Lobby
124 W Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - City Council
Family and friends of
murder victims. This event is free. Please
RSVP at 517.372.8466
Monica Blackwell at a candlelight vigil for her son Domonique Ardister on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Letts Community Center. Ardister was killed on May 25, 2012 and leaves behind four
children. So many people have been impacted by this murder,
at least 100 people showed up.
TNCP Photo
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Monday, March 31, 2014
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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE
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Monday, March 31, 2014
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REPUTATION IS MADE IN A MOMENT: CHARACTER IS BUILT IN A LIFETIME
By James Adrian
How can children be our future if they are left with no hope? The Michigan legislature has passed a bill that allows juvenile lifers to receive a sentence of 25-40 years of incarceration with a 60 year maximum.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
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Jill on Money: Should I buy or rent?
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
Three years into the national housing recovery, activity and price increases are moderating. While the unusually severe weather across the country has contributed to the recent weakness, the effects of last year's rise in mortgage rates and the incremental increase in inventory have slowed things down. As a result, it is a perfect time to consider one of the age old questions that plagues would-be homeowners and equity rich near-retirees: Should I buy or rent?
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Monday, March 31, 2014
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Interpersonal Edge: Getting 'stupid' employees to execute simple instructions
 By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I was just promoted into management and am shocked at how stupid my employees can be. I give them directions and then they do 18 things I didn't want. I'm getting really frustrated and curt with them. How do I make sure they do tasks the way I want them done?
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Monday, March 31, 2014
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The Lost Art of Phone Calls
 By Rick Garcia
Phone calls are slowly becoming passé. The other day I attempted to call one of my clients only to have a hollow, artificial voice of a woman in a monotonous tone - “If you know your party’s extension please dial it now. Otherwise press “1” to continue, press “2” to dial by last name or press “3” to leave a voice message.”
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Monday, March 31, 2014
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The Kid's Doctor: What is stomach flu?
Norovirus is the most common cause of "stomach flu" (actually
gastroenteritis) Fotolia.com.
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
www.kidsdr.com
I've seen a lot of patients in recent weeks with complaints of "stomach flu." Just to be clear, "stomach flu" really is not flu at all, and has nothing to do with influenza. The stomach stuff is actually called gastroenteritis, and is typically caused by a virus.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
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Students Shine at “Michigan History Day” Competition
Raamiz Shuttari of Troy displays his History exhibit on "The Reign of Abubakr".
Photo by Rick Garcia
By Rick Garcia
Many people are familiar with academic school competitions like the Science Olympiad, First in Michigan Robotics and Quizbowl, which all have wonderful merits on student achievement.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
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TAX SOLUTIONS: Dreadful Tax Bill
By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
You’re expecting a large tax bill. You are afraid of the big bad IRS. The IRS will take your car in the middle of the night. The IRS will possess your home and leave you with no place to live. The IRS will wipe out your bank account and garnish your wages. The IRS will make it impossible for you to earn a living. How does the IRS expect you to pay the taxes owed if you can’t earn a living?
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Sunday, March 30, 2014
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NOW HIRING ELECTION WORKERS FOR UPCOMING 2014 ELECTIONS
Application Deadline is March 31
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope is seeking qualified individuals to work on upcoming 2014 Election Days on May 6th, August 5th, and November 4th. This is a great opportunity to perform a needed service and earn $120 or more per Election Day. The deadline to submit an application to work all three dates is Monday, March 31.
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Thursday, March 20, 2014
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News Spotlight: “Nightingales” Fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Take Place March 21
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Avenue Café in Lansing’s downtown will be the backdrop for “Nightingales: An intimate Evening with Lansing’s Ladies of Jazz” – a fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) taking place on Friday, March 21 from 7-9 p.m.
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Friday, March 14, 2014
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