Nestled in the corner of a strip mall in Okemos, MI sits a quaint grocery store with a history older than the building itself. Opening its doors in 2011, Mert's Specialty Meats is more than just a...
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The thought of staycations, lonely nights at home and your favorite things being cut back or taken away is enough to drive anyone away from starting a budget. But this negative thinking is where so...
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When Amy arrived home from vacation to find her German shepherd missing, she was devastated. In the search to find her beloved pet, she stumbled across other dogs who were lost and met people who...
Abbie Dyer - Feb 29, 2016 11:37:08 AM
With the recent reports of the rising student debt crisis, the thought of going to college (or back to college) has many of us second guessing our future plans. However, the cost of college varies...
Abbie Dyer - Feb 2, 2016 4:51:09 PM
Your credit card isn't just a tool for making purchases, it can also help you save money. Don't laugh, we're not kidding. It's no secret that credit cards have a bad reputation for putting people...
Abbie Dyer - Dec 23, 2015 1:01:00 PM
When you're here, you're part of a community. And the people who make up communities help and support each other in good times and bad. This year we decided to embrace this idea of togetherness and...
Abbie Dyer - Dec 10, 2015 9:23:27 AM
A few months ago we had the pleasure of meeting Lake Trust member Mike and hearing the inspirational story of how he cares for elderly veterans. When we last spoke, he shared a vision of being able...
Abbie Dyer - Dec 7, 2015 2:00:00 PM
Get rewarded for shopping at your favorite stores with our new Purchase Rewards program. We know that earning cash is more important to you than earning a million points to buy trinkets. That's why...
Abbie Dyer - Nov 12, 2015 11:00:00 AM
While many of us are starting to prep for one of the biggest meals of the year, others are wondering how they'll be able to put enough food on the table for dinner. In Michigan alone, 1.3 million...
Abbie Dyer - Oct 15, 2015 11:00:00 AM
"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." -- John D. Rockefeller