PSA: Time for financial ‘spring cleaning’

Now that we’ve put winter behind us - at least on the calendar - it’s time to think about sprucing up our homes, inside and out.     But it also may be time to do some financial spring cleaning.     For starters, dust off your investment strategy.

"Shawl: Remember the Lord" by: Caleb Gibson

What is the meaning of a prayer shawl?     Should we be using one today? I believe there is a lesson in this item that is relevant for today.    During the old covenant, the prayer shawl was a fringe garment worn by the men on top of their regular clothes.

"Reel Reviews: ‘65’ features new take on human vs. dinosaur interactions" by: Jessica Shepard

My initial response to “65” when I saw its trailer was that we had a straightforward man versus dinosaur action film with a bit of science fiction thrown into the mix to spice it up.     I’m happy to report that it’s better than that and has more heart than I expected.

"Daylight Saving Time arriving Sunday means spring has sprung" by: Jessica Shepard

If the weather didn’t clue you in these past few weeks, then the return of Daylight Saving Time certainly will – it’s springtime!     Well, the weather plus all of the events cropping up are really telltale of the arrival of spring and new growth.

Guest commentary: End of Texas’ open beaches might be near

Among coastal states Texas is unique. The 1959 Texas Open Beaches Act, as well as time-honored common law and tradition in existence since long before 1959, provides that Texas beaches are open to the public.

"Just when you were getting ready to jump ship" by: John Sample

Just when investors were getting nervous, the end of last week provided a life raft.     The Standard &Poor’s 500 stock-index bounced back above 3900, keeping the index above the 200 day moving average.     I think that is significant as we now have established 3900 as the support level.

"PSA: Should investors ‘go it alone’?"

Here’s an interesting finding: A study by financial research firm Dalbar revealed that investors who worked with a financial advisor were far more likely to have estimated what they’ll need for retirement, and much more likely to be satisfied with the amount of their retirement savings, than...

"Was David God’s mad man?" by: Caleb Gibson

You’ve heard the story of Jonah and the Fish, Noah and the Ark, David and Goliath.     Have you ever heard about David the mad man?     The Bible records how David was in the land of Gath the same town Goliath was from.     He was scared for his life and God gave him wisdom.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Creed 3’ positively highlights Jordan’s directorial debut" by: Jessica Shepard

I have to admit that I haven’t seen a boxing movie since Sylvester Stallone was the main character at the start of his Rocky Balboa portrayal.     But, the basic story seems to remain the same – it’s just two dudes duking it out in a ring instead of getting therapy to handle their issues.

"Springtime is fair time and I’m glad to see it" by: Jessica Shepard

While I’m still a bit slower and stiffer as I hobble along at the annual fair and rodeo this week – I’m just glad to be upward and mobile at all.    After all, when I broke my leg back in September there was still the question of if I’d even be able to walk by Christmas.