"Is it history or economics that matters most?" by: John Sample

We have moved on into May and things are changing by the second but much remains the same.  Crude oil prices continue to hold above $100 per barrel, but the S&P 500 climbed to new record highs rose again last week.  For amusement, one can tune into the Elon Musk case against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

PSA: Which retirement plan is right for your business?

If you’re a local business owner, a workplace retirement plan can be a powerful tool – helping you manage taxes, support employee retention, and build long-term financial security.  Despite common misconceptions, these plans aren’t just for large companies.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ banks on nostalgia, sassy dialogue" by: Jessica Shepard

In the grand scheme of things, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” only took 20 years to come to fruition.  And I’ll readily admit that when the original movie fame out in 2006, I was far too concerned with graduating high school than much else.

The Boardroom Inner Critics

Everyone wants a seat at the Boardroom table with voting power to predict and promote what is best for everyone even if it is only one human involved- you.

"Hurricane Season on the horizon after May ends" by: Jessica Shepard

As always, I’m a little fascinated by the weather phenomena that grace our globe.  I couldn’t’ even begin to tell you why outside of being in awe of the sheer power that some of those shifting winds brings us.

"Americans just have to love a raging bull market" by: John Sample

The more we worry, the higher the market moves.    I saw an analyst project over 10,000 for the S&P 500 before this bull market ends.    You do have to appreciate the remarkable earnings news that continues.    We will have some of the biggest of the Mag 7 reports this week.

PSA: Emergency funds offer breathing room when it matters

Life has a way of surprising us, whether it’s a blown tire, a broken appliance, or an unexpected medical bill.  With no savings to fall back on, even a small emergency can become a big one.  That’s why an emergency savings fund matters.  You don’t need thousands of dollars on day one.

"Reel Reviews: Reel Reviews: ‘Mummy’ remake features gore, horror storyline no one asked for" by: Jessica Shepard

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a fairly avid fan of horror movies.  So, it was only natural that I took some time to check out “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” remake that has been haunting our theater.

Awakening

You Already Know — Now Act Like It  There is a particular kind of awakening that doesn’t announce itself with a thunderclap.   It arrives quietly, like a slow dawn - the moment you realize that everything you have been searching for has always been found within you.

"Using vacuum storage bags prompts curiosity, research" by: Jessica Shepard

Every once in a while my curiosity gets the better of me and I’m busy putting Google through its paces while I’m researching something.   Honestly, most of the time I’m looking something up that has relevance to a story or information I’ve received that feels somewhat incomplete.