"This is one heck of a way to start the new year" by: John Sample

   A big week ahead with the Federal Reserve meeting, earnings reports and employment numbers coming out.      The markets will have one of the best Januarys in a long time.      The NASDAQ is up double digits as tech stocks have found support.

PSA: Could you cope with long-term care costs?

   You may never need any type of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay, but it’s a good idea to be prepared — because this care is expensive.

"We are to know that we are in the hands of a loving God" by: Caleb Gibson

   Jonathan Edwards was a Puritan preacher in the 1700s.     He was well known as one of the preachers of the religious revival known as the “Great Awakening.”    His most famous sermon is called, “Sinners in the hands of an angry God.”      This sermon is full of fear.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Plane’ mixes old-fashioned flight fears with new" by: Jessica Shepard

   Most of my travel experience has been on the ground rather than the air.    According to my mom, I’ve been on an airplane before as a toddler, but I don’t think it counts if I can’t remember the experience.

"Feels like we’re breezing through Jan. 2023 into February" by: Jessica Shepard

   It’s such a surreal feeling to realize this is the last weekend of the month – of January 2023.    It feels like we’ve just been breezing through everything and I know that’s not wholly true.

"What are the real factors that should be evaluated? " by: John Sample

   For all the talk of a bear market and the lack of a Santa Claus rally, the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock-index has been able to climb over 3% so far this year.

PSA: Can you reduce the Medicare surcharge?

   Before you turn 65, you’ll want to become familiar with Medicare’s rules and features.    And if you’re a high earner, you’ll want to be especially aware of the Medicare premium surcharge — because, over time, it can add up to some significant dollars.

"God is the one who gives good gifts to us" by: Caleb Gibson

   Out of all of the people in the Bible, Joseph resembles the Lord Jesus the most.     He was sold with pieces of silver, he feeds the hungry, he is loved by his father, and much more.

"Reel Reviews: ‘A Man Called Otto’ more depressing than expected – bring tissues" by: Jessica Shepard

   Growing up, I got the chance to spend lots of time with my grandfather.    While the memories are a bit fonder now, at the time he was very much emulating Archie Bunker and the cast members of 1993’s “Grumpy Old Men” and 1995’s “Grumpier Old Men.

"Teenage drumming dream leads to lessons learned" by: Jessica Shepard

   Back in high school, I thought it would be a cool idea to shoehorn my way into a drum set for having all ‘A’ averages for the semester.     I also threw in using the drum set as a birthday present instead of something else and managed to get my uncle on board with the plan.