PSA: Here’s your ‘recession survival’ checklist

It’s unfortunate, but recessions are part of the economic landscape.     So, it’s handy to have a recession survival checklist:     First, assess your income stability.     If you think your income could be threatened or disrupted, you might want to consider adding some freelance or part-time work.

"Reel Reviews: Del Toro’s ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ akin to ‘Twilight Zone’ of horror" by: Jessica Shepard

I’ve been an avid fan of Guillermo del Toro’s works since he first put “Hellboy” on the silver screen in 2004.       He has this way of blending practical effects with horror storylines that makes them so much more visceral and life-like.

"This broken leg recovery is dampening my Halloween spirits" by: Jessica Shepard

For as long as I can remember, the last week of October has always been a flurry of events to enjoy.    And not just local organizations and city traditions.    My birthday is a few scant days away from Halloween and it’s always been easier to celebrate both events together.

"A little balance in your portfolio might just be the recipe" by: John Sample

We have now put three positive weeks in a row for the indexes and averages.     Some would point to a belief that the Federal Reserve will “pivot” on its path for raising rates.    I think that is a bad choice of a term.

"PSA: Don’t overlook the importance of cash"

If you’re an investor, you no doubt pay a lot of attention to your stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.    But you shouldn’t forget another key element of your financial strategy: cash.    Cash can help you in several ways.

"It’s time to trust, believe in Jesus’ name as a miracle worker" by: Caleb Gibson

What is the meaning of a story Jesus turning water into wine?     While Jesus could do many miracles, His first public one was not until he was 30 years old.     Here is the miracle worker having to wait until the opportune time to begin the miracles.

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Curse of Bridge Hollow’ serves up middling family-friendly Halloween comedy" by: Jessica Shepard

Look, it’s October and by default, the entire month is almost always devoted to spooky and creepy movies.    But, there are also a few family-friendly flicks to be seen.

"Mental way-finding abilities took years of creation" by: Jessica Shepard

I don’t know how you explain a location to someone, but I use relevant landmarks and cardinal directions to the best of my ability.    My quality of directions also depends on how well someone else knows the area.

"The thrills of markets ups and downs can be scary" by: John Sample

Another week on the roller coaster.    We had a big Thursday up followed by a down Friday.    What we do have this week are more earnings reports after last week’s financial sector produced fairly strong reports.

PSA: Should you consolidate retirement accounts?

If you’ve been working for many years, you may have accumulated several retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s.    But you might find it advantageous to consolidate these accounts with a single provider.