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No-loan college: is this the answer to the student loan crisis? (6/25/22)Kristina Ellis, special to the State GazetteStudent loans have become quite the hot-button topic. And it’s no wonder why. According to the Federal Reserve, the United States owes over $1.6 trillion of student loan debt—yeah, that’s trillion...
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ERMCO supervisor Maurice Jordan recognized as May Culture Champion (6/17/22)Special to the State GazetteERMCO Supervisor Maurice Jordan was recently recognized by ERMCO's Leadership Culture Council as the company's first culture champion. Jordan is the Three-Phase Core Coil Supervisor who oversees 60+...
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Today’s teens may be more money-wise than you think (6/17/22)Kristina Ellis, special to the State GazetteTeens who completed a personal finance class in high school would rather put $500 in the bank than buy a smartphone. You read that right. With personal finance education under their belts, students...
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A scary question (6/11/22)Career Coaching with Ken ColemanThis is a question that can make any job candidate’s stomach drop, whether they’re reading it on an application or hearing it from an interviewer. You don’t want to give a lowball answer, but you...
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Choosing grace (6/9/22)Working at a Chamber of Commerce offers an interesting and enlightening view of community leaders. I often have a first-hand look at the complexity of the problems that they are striving to address....
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Monthly budgeting gives hope to Americans struggling amid inflation, study finds (6/4/22)Special to the State GazetteNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Rising inflation is impacting nearly every American in the early start of 2022. But according to Ramsey Solutions’ Q1 State of Personal Finance study, 85% of those who use a...
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How to vacation without breaking the budget (6/4/22)Rachel Cruze, special to the State GazetteSummer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favorite things ever: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual...
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ERMCO Transformation Team hosts first ERMCO Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt (5/28/22)Special to the State GazetteERMCO’s Transformation Team held its first ERMCO Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt for employees’ children and grandchildren in early May. The Transformation Team is a diverse group of motivated employees who...
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Giving to Ukraine and not getting scammed (5/21/22)George Kamel, special to the State GazetteGenerosity, compassion, empathy, charity—these are the things that make us human. When we see someone hurting, reaching out to help comes almost as naturally as reaching for your smartphone when you...
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Dot Transportation launches in-house driver training school in Dyersburg (5/14/22)Special to the State GazetteDot Transportation, Inc. (DTI), the affiliate trucking company of Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently launched its in-house driver training school at its...
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Dyersburg Wound Care Center awarded 2021 Center of Distinction Award (5/14/22)Special to the State GazetteWest Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital’s Wound Care Center has been awarded the 2021 Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services....
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Dealing with disappointment (5/7/22)Dr. John Delony, special to the State GazetteDisappointment comes in all shapes and sizes. Dealing with disappointment, heartbreak and unexpected transitions is a frustrating but normal part of life. Some heartbreaks are major and...
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Tyson Foods’ Newbern plant marks zero waste to landfill milestone (4/30/22)Special to the State GazetteSPRINGDALE, Ark. – Tyson Foods announced today that six of its plants have achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) Gold level validation. These efforts were validated by UL to UL 2799 Environmental...
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4 bad spending habits you need to break today (4/30/22)Rachel Cruze, special to the State GazetteImagine a reality where you can afford to move into your dream house, send your kids to college without debt, and give so generously that it transforms your community. If only . . . right? Wrong....