One-year college classes ideal for new career

Brianna Elliott of Grand Blanc picks out her classes at the Mott Community College Southern Lakes Branch campus on Thompson Road in Fenton Township Tuesday afternoon.

By Todd Martin Special to the Daily Herald

Real world math lessons don't get much more "real world" than this one. At Patterson Middle School, eighth-grade math teacher Roger Barker asked the construction foreman working next door if he would consider talking to his students about math used on his job.

The 3-step retirement check-up

A market dip in the years before retirement can be scary, but bailing out of stocks isn't the answer. Here's how to make sure you're still on track. Question: I am 61 and plan to retire in about eight months. Given the current market, do you think I should withdraw some or all of my [...]

What's New with Medicare set Sept. 9 at Avon branch of Lorain Public Library

• Loretta Serrano from Wellcare of Ohio will talk about “What’s New with Medicare” during a free program, 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9.

4 good reasons to borrow from your 401(k)

Sometimes it makes sense to tap your retirement account. Be sure to understand the tradeoffs.