"Holiday family time stretches a week longer than expected" by: Jessica Shepard

   Easter and other holidays always mean family time at the Reddell house.    This year was a little bit of an exception since Mike had some medical issues popping up.    Luckily, he’s on the mend again and we’re glad to have him home.

"Spring is in the air but it doesn’t seem fun fighting the prevailing wind" by: John Sample

   Well last week ended on a really sour note.     The Dow dropped almost 1000 points and the S&P 500 stock-index moved below 4400.     The daily session was the worst in 18 months and the markets have been down nine out of the 11 weeks.     There doesn’t look like any relief is on the horizon.

PSA: How to be good money manager in retirement

   Here’s an interesting figure: 36% of retirees say managing money in retirement is more confusing than saving for retirement, according to a study by Edward Jones and Age Wave.    How can you become a good money manager when you retire?    First of all, identify what retirement means to you.

"When we truly love one another, we will not have ownership over another person" by: Caleb Gibson

   One topic that is brought up when talking about Apologetics and the Bible is the subject of slavery.     Some Atheists believe that the Bible cannot be true because it endorses slavery.     What is the truth? The Bible outright condemns slavery the way we think of it today.

"A look at how state agencies work on oyster season" By Nicole Pilson

   Oyster season is coming to an end, but have you wondered about the closures happening during the season?    There is quite a bit of work done during oyster seasons to ensure oysters are being harvested from clean waters and to protect the resource.

"April 21 an important date in Texas and A&M history" by: Mike Reddell

   This week’s edition falls on April 21, the day of importance for two things – Aggie Muster and San Jacinto Day.    Aggie Muster is a solemn event observed worldwide that dates to the school’s earliest days in the 1870s and 1880s.

"Mr. Musk is making investment an Extravaganza" by: John Sample

  We made it through the holiday shortened week and the prospect of Easter Eggs was not enough to move the equities markets north.      To date this year stocks are down over 7% and bonds are down over 8%.     History has shown us that stocks can and do move together.

"Financial issues facing woman business owners"

   If you’re a woman running your own business, you’ll have some special challenges in planning for retirement and creating your estate plans.    How can you address these issues?    First of all, your career may be interrupted by caregiving responsibilities.