As Census time approaches, let’s see how much you know about American demographics: Take this quiz featuring 10 questions.I’m hoping you achieve more than 20%, because then you will have defeated me. (In my defense, I thought some of the answers...
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Today Is My Anniversary with Law Firm
Today is my one-year anniversary with Kenneth J. Allen & Associates in Northwest Indiana and Chicago. Having spent more than 40 years as a journalist/editor in the newspaper business, I was somewhat acquainted with the legal profession having...
Filing Returns Doesn’t Have to be So Taxing
Despite its reputation, the Internal Revenue Service is not that evil monster waiting to take away as much of your hard-earned money as possible. It’s simply executing (maybe that’s a bad choice of words) the tax laws set into place. And it wants...
Nearly $7 Million Secured For NW Indiana Projects
Congressman Pete Visclosky today announced that he has secured $6,825,000 in federal assistance for projects across Northwest Indiana that will help create jobs, spur economic development, and advance community safety “I am proud to help Northwest...
Are Positive Political Campaign Ads Just a Crazy Idea?
Are positive political campaign ads just a crazy idea?Like anything in life, you can choose to view whatever you face as a negative or a positive, and anyone that knows me knows I am a bit nuts about looking at most anything as an opportunity. ...
Nearly $7 Million Secured For NW Indiana Projects
Congressman Pete Visclosky today announced that he has secured $6,825,000 in federal assistance for projects across Northwest Indiana that will help create jobs, spur economic development, and advance community safety “I am proud to help Northwest...
Workshop to Provide Insight into State Economy, Property Tax Reform on Dec. 16
State and local government officials have had many tax issues to deal with, and a Purdue University workshop will help shed light on Indiana's economy and property taxes. Purdue agricultural economist Larry DeBoer will explain the current condition...
Do Your Part: Count to 10
Still not sure about that U.S. Census form every household is required to fill out next March. Try this fact on for size: For every 1% increase in the number of people who mail back their questionnaires, the U.S. government will save between $80 and...
Filing Returns Doesn’t Have to be So Taxing
Despite its reputation, the Internal Revenue Service is not that evil monster waiting to take away as much of your hard-earned money as possible. It’s simply executing (maybe that’s a bad choice of words) the tax laws set into place. And it wants...
Top Ten Crazy Indiana Laws
After a long day, sometimes I need a laugh. I turn to a funny website, My Life Is Average, a site whose intent is for people to post mundane things that happen in their lives. It has transformed into more of a commentary on crazy, strange things that...