"Reinforce cellphone etiquette with return to in-person ‘normalcy’" by: Jessica Shepard

   From time to time, I think we all need a reminder of how distracting cellphones are.    Especially in settings where you’re expecting silence or a professional demeanor – like in a theater or at a meeting.

PSA: 529 plans: Underused but valuable

   A 529 plan is a valuable education savings vehicle.    Have you considered using one?    Many people haven’t.

"Just when you thought you had the stock market all figured out" by: John Sample

   For all the talk about recession, the equities market had the best July since 1939 as reflected in the over 12% increase in the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock-index.     We did get the first report on Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter and it reflected an almost 1% drop.

"Your past does not determine your future" by: Caleb Gibson

    The Apostle Paul told the Church in Philippi, “Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,     “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Nope’ layers Sci-Fi, horror genres unexpectedly for a unique experience" by: Jessica Shepard

   Every once in a while, you hear about a movie that blurs the lines of genre and includes a variety of cultural commentary – that’s just what writer-director Jordan Peele does with his films.

"A boyhood memory stumbles into climate truth " by: Mike Reddell

   As I draw near my umpteenth birthday, I like to joke about what I long considered the cruelest celebration of my special day.

"Looking for respect, common courtesy as a journalist" by: Jessica Shepard

   Some weeks I find myself struggling with finding what to write about to fill this space.     And I know it’s largely due to my ADHD and the jumbled half-formed thoughts that I try to nail down.

"This market is like driving with your kids, ‘Are we there yet?’" by: John Sample

   This will be a week full of economic and earnings information. We will get the first report on GDP for the second quarter, then earnings from some of biggest tech companies and the Fed will be raising interest rates this week.

PSA: Avoid these estate-planning mistakes

   When many people hear the words “estate planning,” they assume it’s just for the wealthy.     But that’s not correct – everyone can benefit from some form of an estate plan.     And when you’re creating one, you’ll want to avoid some common mistakes.

"When we know Jesus, we know so much" by: Caleb Gibson

   Some years ago, an army sharpshooter was visiting a small town.     He was surprised to find bull’s-eyes with bullet holes in the exact center all throughout the village. “Someone or some one’s here must be amazing shooters,” he thought, “I’ve never seen anything like it.