Buying a Car: How to be a Smart Negotiator
A car is a major purchase, and if you’re considering used cars in Lansing, it’s important to take the time to understand what kind of vehicle fits your …
Columns
Shop Around for Low-fee Variable Annuity
It’s hard to save too much for retirement. So, if you can afford to contribute the maximum amounts to your IRA and your 401(k), and you still have …
Summer Daze: Gardening and watching the grandkids
If hot weather makes peppers hot then we should have a nice crop of after burners this year. A friend has six Habanera pepper plants and offered some …
Getting a “C” in housecleaning
Today is a day when I got up on the right side of the bed. At least I had my housekeeping hat on and began to do my …
Know your tenant rights
My office receives quite a few calls from tenants who have disputes with their landlords. The complaints range from issues of health and safety to non-return of security …
Fresh Start
We broke away from daily caresto somewhere by the seawhere we spent two long, peaceful daysfeeling footloose and free.Wide waves sparkled like cut diamondsbrilliant in sunlight.We walked in …
Confederate Roses are bloomin’
Summer will officially be here come June 21st but I beg to differ; its here now in my book. Its hotter than a firecracker and even hotter in …
Former East Harris County Congressman seeks governorship
Democratic former East Harris County congressman Chris Bell wants to take on Republican Gov. Rick Perry badly enough that he isn’t waiting to see if U.S. Sen. Kay …
Take Steps to Supplement Your Retirement Plan by Aaron Cole, A.A.M.S.
If you follow the news – or even if you don’t – you’re probably aware that the country is debating the future of Social Security. However, this discussion, …