"Another year provides us with another chance to spin the wheel" by: John Sample

   We have made it into the New Year and there is no sign of anything like a Jolly Elf Rally.     The only thing the same is a holiday-shortened trading week.     The story for 2022 was that what took you up took you down.     The love affair with FANG stocks ended badly.

PSA: Are you ready to ‘unretire’?

    Many recent retirees are choosing to “unretire” because of inflation or the desire to reengage with the working world.     If you, too, are thinking of rejoining the workforce, what opportunities might be available to you?     And how will your renewed employment affect your financial outlook?

"You can make temptation stop when you remember the Scriptures" by: Caleb Gibson

   How can we defeat temptations?     During this new year, we are going to face many temptations. What are some things that we can do to help us?     We must rely on the Lord and we must trust in the Lord to give us strength.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ makes waves at box office for $1.4B earnings" by: Jessica Shepard

   Like everyone else, when the first Avatar film came out in 2009, I was mesmerized by the special effects and beauty of the world that James Cameron brought to the screen.

"Willie Younger: A debt owed our Vietnam veterans" By Willie Younger

   About three years ago, I bought and began religiously wearing a ball cap which identified me as a military veteran who was deployed overseas and inserted into the midst of the long, convoluted strife taking place in Southeast Asia.

"Letter to the Editor: Swim parent says city defaulted Valiant Pool agreement"

   In 2021, BCISD entered into an agreement with the City, paying $6,000 per month to utilize the 16th Street Pool, which outlines that the City is responsible for all utility costs.      Recently, the city notified BCISD that due to excessive gas costs during Winter Storm Uri (Feb.

"New Year’s traditions aren’t big in our family" by: Jessica Shepard

   Growing up, we learned about New Year’s traditions in school, and even then, I found them to be pretty weird.     They weren’t ever something we practiced or indulged in as a family.     So, by the time I was asked to think of resolutions for a school project or essay, I was usually at a loss.

"Where is that jolly old elf rally?" by: John Sample

   Hopefully you and yours enjoyed your Christmas.     Your extra present was a trading holiday on Monday this week.     I say it was a present, as the last month and a half has been like a lump of coal in your stocking.     The Standard & Poor’s 500 stock-index has found its way below 3800.

PSA: Time for New Year’s financial resolutions

   It’s that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we’ll go to the gym more or learn a new language.     But when making New Year’s resolutions, why not also consider some financial ones?     Here are a few suggestions:     First, don’t let inflation derail your investment strategy.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Glass Onion’ injects more comedy into murder mystery storyline" by: Jessica Shepard

   Following the success of 2019’s “Knives Out” reviving the life out of mystery films, I eagerly awaited word for any sequels.     That film melded a mix of family dynamics, comedic timing, and who-dun-it into a cohesive and entertaining movie – plus it left audiences asking for more!