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With the goal of reducing America’s trade deficit, President Trump increased tariffs to rates not seen since prior to World War II. This was the stated goal behind his April 2nd “Liberation Day” when he announced these tariffs. However, economic theory suggests that tariffs will be ineffective in reducing the trade deficit.
Perched high above the Amalfi Coast, Ravello is a hilltop jewel – without a beach, a little harder to reach than its seaside neighbors, and long adored by golden-age movie stars who knew how to escape the crowds.
On the Amalfi Coast, there’s a small town called Minori. It’s the kind of place that’s easy to miss – a blink-and-you’re-past-it sort of town. And our stay there was completely accidental.
As summer wanes and Michigan prepares to embrace the crisp, colorful days of fall, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with styles that bridge the sunny days of August and September and the cozy, layered looks ahead. The end of summer is a season of transition – an opportunity to incorporate breezy, relaxed pieces while preparing for the cooler months filled with football games, back-to-school excitement, and the stunning hues of autumn leaves.
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” that recently passed the House, Senate, and was signed into law by President Trump temporarily increases the deduction on Social Security income so that upwards of 90% of seniors will pay no income tax on Social Security benefits. This deduction is scheduled to expire in 2028 and benefits middle- and upper-income seniors the most as lower income seniors already do not pay federal income tax.
As families start their back-to-school shopping, it’s time to think about what healthy snacks, drinks and lunches you plan to send to school with your child.
A new school year is just weeks away. It has been decades, but I still remember my kindergarten teacher. I never knew her last name – my classmates and I called her Katie, because she said we could. However, I called her Miss Katie because even though this was my first experience in public school, something felt weird about not having some sort of prefix before an adult’s name.
There is a parable that Jesus told in the Bible about two sons (Luke 15:11-32). One day, the younger son came to his father and asked for his inheritance early so that he could go off and live life doing whatever he pleased. Even though this was an incredibly inappropriate request to ask for an inheritance before the father’s passing, the man granted his son’s request. The son then headed off to a faraway land and squandered the inheritance in reckless living. With nothing left and no one to turn to, the son came to his senses and decided to go back to his father and ask to be considered as one of his servants. With his head hung low, he headed back to his father’s house in humility, heavily burdened by the choices of his past, and as he approached, received a surprising welcome home. His father, seeing him in the distance, ran to him, embraced him, welcomed him, clothed him in fine robes, placed the family ring on his finger and threw him a feast to celebrate.
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In about five minutes, you can have a fruity and naturally sweet treat that’s creamy, slightly icy and super-refreshing … so good! Made simply with frozen fruit and dairy-free milk or coconut water, its cotton candy-like flavor is perfect for hot summer days or nights.
