economy

Grand Rapids Economic Recovery Ranked Among Nation’s Top 20
Grand Rapids Economic Recovery Ranked Among Nation’s Top 20
Grand Rapids Economic Recovery Ranked Among Nation’s Top 20
Good economic news for Grand Rapids.  The Brookings Institute has ranked the Grand Rapids metropolitan area's economic recovery among the top 20 in the country. Brookings Institute report gathered data from the nation's 100 largest metro areas.  The report considers changes in employment, unemployment, production, and housing. Grand Rapids also received good news about local housing prices. Read M
Is Cost The Of College Worth It’s Weight In Gold?
Is Cost The Of College Worth It’s Weight In Gold?
Is Cost The Of College Worth It’s Weight In Gold?
The value of gold is at an all time high, and choosing the right college can sometimes cost a pretty penny or small fortune.  So, is getting an undergrad degree worth its weight in gold upon entering the job force?? This isn't a new question for parents and high schoolers who are gearing up for what's next in life.  However, the times we live in are always changing -- making this a timeless questi
Holiday Tipping Etiquette
Holiday Tipping Etiquette
Holiday Tipping Etiquette
During the holidays we find ourselves wanting to tip our service providers: the mailman, the babysitter, our hairdressers, and that's been customary practice for years. But, these are different (and for some, desperate) times. We can't as frivolously throw an extra twenty some one's way because we're feeling generous. That twenty bucks can buy a lot of groceries, or school lunches, or it's being s