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Do not underfund a planning and zoning program
Published on March 29, 2016
Under budgeting for planning and zoning may result in a poorly run planning and zoning program which may do more harm than good. Cost savings can be realized by use of joint planning, sharing zoning administrator services, and other cooperative efforts. -
Regional planning: Part 2
Published on February 26, 2016
A possible way to energize and make regional planning more effective. -
Regional planning: Part 1
Published on February 16, 2016
Research continues to suggest that regional planning, as done in Michigan, does not work very effectively. -
Ranking the largest retiree health care unfunded liabilities in Michigan
Published on January 26, 2016
The top 20 unfunded liabilities across cities, villages and townships in Michigan. -
Evaluating your agritourism operation in the off-season
Published on January 4, 2016
Winter can be a great opportunity to sharpen your agritourism business strategy. -
Clerks have a role in county administration
Published on December 14, 2015
The Guide to Michigan County Government is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function, and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
Will you be my cosigner? Part 2
Published on December 9, 2015
Understanding the obligations of a cosigner. -
Will you be my cosigner? Part 1
Published on December 9, 2015
Understanding the obligations of a cosigner. -
When is it a good time to talk to kids about money and finances?
Published on November 11, 2015
When is it a good time to have “the talk” with your kids? Early and often, if you are referring to money and finances. -
Fear of financial advice doesn’t have to be frightening
Published on October 12, 2015
Getting financial advice can be like trick-or-treating; scary and sweet. However, it’s best to get out there and get the goodies.