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As long as it is possible and legal, millennials should stay on their parents’ insurance. They have the advantage of piggybacking on … Read More

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According to the 2012 Census Survey, 20 percent or approximately 93,000 adults in the Greater Lansing area are functionally illiterate … Read More

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I think we can prevent most common conditions through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Read More

We are proud supporters of local artists. Lansing native and artist Alex Torres’ animal figurines garner international attention at … Read More

A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a procedure that focuses on correcting the effects of aging on our upper face. Frown … Read More

Having served valued customers since 1925, Dart Bank has engaged in a lasting and rewarding partnership with Greater Lansing area … Read More

Having served valued customers since 1925, Dart Bank has engaged in a lasting and rewarding partnership with Greater Lansing area … Read More

At Mid-Michigan Insurance Group, we will never greet you with the phrase “Thank you for calling Mid-Michigan Insurance Group. We … Read More

It's June and you want to do nothing more than run your fingers through the sand of Lake Michigan — we get it, believe us. Read More

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Despite pounds lost and sizes shrunk, loose skin can be a significant problem after weight loss. Although the fat is gone, the … Read More

Number one, an amateur buyer is almost always negotiating against someone who has real estate insight or an attorney. Also, a … Read More

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When people talk about pearls starting as a grain of sand, it is not quite true. It is more like a parasite. So, a mollusk will get … Read More

Nobody in insurance knows what this insurance reform means yet. Even people who championed it don't know what it is going to look … Read More

It's June and you want to do nothing more than run your fingers through the sand of Lake Michigan — we get it, believe us. Read More

Having served valued customers since 1925, Dart Bank has engaged in a lasting and rewarding partnership with Greater Lansing area … Read More

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Do you struggle to manage your day, due to stress and anger? Are you sad all the time? Does your brain seem to turn on and get busy … Read More

Can you believe it’s already May? Mother’s Day is days away and graduations are also happening. Read More

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and though the winter left us yearning for sunlight, here are some tips to enjoy the sunlight … Read More

We get a lot of people looking for souvenirs of Lansing and Michigan because they are visiting the area looking for something cool or … Read More

Growing up in the Upper Peninsula set the stage for me to pay attention to my health. We were always active outside and that was just … Read More

A smartwatch may run circles around its analog counterpart with all of the interactive features it provides, but traditional watches … Read More

You’ll find a lot more character and often higher quality of materials in a historic home, such as solid wood doors, wider trim … Read More

Skip out on the stuffy and stuck-up major insurance companies who couldn’t care less about your needs. Give us a call, let us listen … Read More

 People are really into Michigan-made things these days like produce, ceramics, music and more. But why aren’t they into Michigan … Read More

For hundreds of years, the Finns have taken a plunge in a lake for well-being after an intense 200-degree sauna. Tony Robbins, life … Read More

We are seeing a rapid appreciation of home values in our markets. Over last year, property values are up nearly seven percent, which … Read More

New technology is making mortgages faster and easier, and Dart Bank is one of the first in the area to implement this type of … Read More

If you drive in Michigan, you will need insurance. Whatever you do though, DON’T buy it from me! Seriously, there are literally … Read More

Sometimes the widely recognized holidays just aren’t enough — my calendar needs to be dotted with more zany and creative things to … Read More

Last month, we discussed facts about natural diamonds. This month we’ll look at man-made diamonds. Read More

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Fat grafting is a procedure that is often recommended to patients due to the loss of volume in the cheeks and under the eyes. Read More

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One of the nice things about a community bank is all of your decisions are made locally. You are not just an account number or … Read More

Diamonds are older than life on Earth. Most were created 300 billion years ago. They are pushed up by volcanic eruptions. Diamonds are … Read More

Diamonds are older than life on Earth. Most were created 300 billion years ago. They are pushed up by volcanic eruptions. Diamonds are … Read More

When you think it is time to downsize it often is too late. Many people find themselves too overwhelmed with the process of … Read More

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The importance of annual screens for preventative care cannot be understated. Specifically, pap screens for detection of cervical … Read More

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We started selling these a year and a half ago and we’ve had customers say they absolutely love them. Read More

Of the many signs of aging, irregular brown and red pigmentation of skin is all too common. These changes are usually caused by sun … Read More

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