"A great week to be an investor even if you are scared" by: John Sample

   What a week!      The best week for equities in 2023.      The S&P 500 stock index fell below 4180, which was a support level and then it came roaring back       Some would say it was good earnings reports or that the Federal Reserve did not raise rates last week.

PSA: Do your investments match your goals?

   As you go through life, you’ll have various financial goals - and to help achieve these goals, you may want to match them with appropriate types of accounts or investments.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ off-the-mark with PG-13 horror film rating" by: Jessica Shepard

   If you’ve never heard of ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ – you’re not alone!     Apparently, it’s a videogame franchise that’s gained a sort of cult following since its debut in 2014.

"‘Proceed with caution’" by: Karen Restivo

   First, let’s be thankful for getting our extra hour back last weekend.     Despite the thrill of having recovered our precious hour, let’s take note of a few circumstances that present themselves as we get acclimated.

"My never changing view of Halloween, time leap" by: Mike Reddell

   As I write this the day before Halloween, I think back generations of Trick or Treating.    The best of Halloween for me was in Llano, where my dad owned the paper.    I think fondly of that time in the 50s when kids could roam a several-block area with other kids.

"Halloween cold front is historically, nostalgically ‘on brand’" by: Jessica Shepard

   On one hand I was sort of digging the cooler weather that blew in last weekend, but come Monday afternoon I was over it already.    There’s several reasons why and honestly, the one that I can’t ignore most is in regards to my extra ankle hardware.

"Fear not the spooks of Halloween as it should get better soon" by: John Sample

   Last week was no fun as the S&P 500 stock index dropped 2 1/2% moving through the support level just below 4200.    The next support level is 3900.    We have a range between 3600 and 4600 and it is not easy to predict which direction this market is headed.

PSA: What should you know about RMDs?

   Over the decades, you might contribute to a traditional IRA and 401(k).    But when should you start taking money out of these retirement accounts?    You can withdraw funds when you retire, or even before.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Freelance’ terribly predictable but packed with comedy dialogue" by: Jessica Shepard

   We’ve hit that small cinema slump before Hollywood starts rolling out their big push for award-winning movies to hit theaters.    For me, that makes it harder to pick a movie to watch and review – like this week, I went to something I’d never even seen a trailer about.

"‘Permission to be’" by: Karen Restivo

   Permission to be what - happy, healthy, successful, compassionate, empathetic, patient, loving, confident, faithful, humble?     The list goes on and on.     As a coach, I speak about embracing the possibility of your dreams.