PSA: Time for New Year’s financial resolutions

It’s that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we’ll go to the gym more or learn a new language.     But when making New Year’s resolutions, why not also consider some financial ones?     Here are a few suggestions:     First, don’t let inflation derail your investment strategy.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Glass Onion’ injects more comedy into murder mystery storyline" by: Jessica Shepard

Following the success of 2019’s “Knives Out” reviving the life out of mystery films, I eagerly awaited word for any sequels.     That film melded a mix of family dynamics, comedic timing, and who-dun-it into a cohesive and entertaining movie – plus it left audiences asking for more!

"‘Rocking the Chair’ is Steven Reis’ Christmas Story for 2022"

(For over twenty years, I’ve followed a tradition started by the request of Zelma Winder Dearmond - my mother-in-law. Amusingly, she called me “Donna’s friend” for a couple of years after Donna and I were married. I think I only became her son-in-law after our first child, Christina, was born.

"A frigid arctic front will usher in Christmas Day " by: Mike Reddell

First off, I want to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas.     Oh, and bundle up this week.     The overnight low Thursday is expected to drop and by around 6 a.m. Friday the temperature will be around 17.

"Prepping for a surprisingly cold Christmas holiday with family" by: Jessica Shepard

I don’t know if you’ve seen the forecast models for Christmas this weekend, but, we’re looking at freezing and below-freezing temperatures!     There are some predictions that include a wind chill making 19 degrees feel closer to two.

"I checked the stocking, it wasn’t pretty" by: John Sample

Last week was no fun at all.  It almost reminds of the line from the Jack Nicholson movie where he is testifying in a court martial and tells the prosecuting attorney that he couldn’t stand the truth.  The Fed has consistently said that will raise rates to or above 5%.

PSA: Protect financial accounts from “cyberthieves”

Cybercrime is booming. Last year, cybercriminals scammed nearly $7 billion from Americans, according to the FBI.     How can you protect yourself from cyberthieves?

"the Word of God that gives us the perfect Christmas story" by: Caleb Gibson

As Christmas is here, we can remember some of the greatest Christmas movies and stories.     We think about Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Miracle of 34th Street, but what is the greatest Christmas Story?    What is the reason for the season?

"Hobbling toward Christmas time while hoping for the best" by: Jessica Shepard

I think I’m finally reaching the tipping point of my broken leg journey.     I won’t call it a “breaking” point because I’ve already managed that, but, it’s an experience that’s weighing heavily on me as Christmas looms on the horizon.