"If this is a recession, you may be lucky" by: John Sample

We are closing out the second quarter, and unless you were in a coma or you chose not to look at your retirement account monthly statement, to find that we may have only two up weeks for equities.    I will say though that last week at least stopped the bleeding and we aren’t on life support.

PSA: What to expect from a financial advisor

If you know you need to invest for retirement and other objectives, but you’re unsure of the road you should follow, you may want to get some guidance from a financial professional.    But if you’ve never worked with one before, what can you expect?

"God wants success for us but this will be when we seek the Lord" by: Caleb Gibson

How can we live a long and good life today?     How can we have success in this world?     Proverbs 19:8 tells us, “one who safeguards understanding finds success.” (CSB).     Success is found in research.      How can we solve something? Research, the smarter we work the easier work is.

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Black Phone’ hits it out of the park for a horror win" by: Jessica Shepard

In the cinematic world, summertime is reserved for “blockbuster” movies featuring plenty of A-listers and giant budget films with tons of special effects.    Not to mention most of those flicks are also featuring action, comedy, or family-friendly fare.

"Taking more interest in our world at the crack of dawn" by: Mike Reddell

When I was younger, I wondered at the fascination that birders had with our winged companions on this planet.    I do now, perhaps because I’ve taken more time over the past few years to settle down and watch the world around.

"‘Dog Days of Summer’ seem to hit us earlier this year" by: Jessica Shepard

For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard the phrase “Dog Days of Summer” and had no idea what it meant other than being oppressively hot outside.    I mean, with our new Cocker Spaniel puppy Penny, I’ve started wondering if it just meant that the dogs didn’t want to go outside at all.

"Summer is here and we definitely are not having fun" by: John Sample

A holiday-shortened week and it couldn’t come at a better time.      We were able last week to post on of the worst losses for a week since 2020.      That was the year that the market dropped 30% in just weeks only to rally back.      One might say well maybe we will do that again.

PSA: Take steps toward financial freedom

It’s almost Independence Day, when we celebrate our liberties.    But there’s another freedom you’ll want to think of – and that’s financial freedom.    How can you achieve it?    There’s no shortcut.    You will need to save and invest throughout your career.

"Parents aren’t always easy to obey, but it is Godly wisdom to honor them" by: Caleb Gibson

Deuteronomy 5:33 teaches us, “You shall walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land that you shall possess.”    Does God want you to live a long life?     Yes absolutely!

"Reel Reviews: ‘Lightyear’ serves up lukewarm space adventure with ‘Toy Story’ nostalgia" by: Jessica Shepard

Since its summertime, I’ve been expecting a bit more influx of children’s movies, but so far, this year seems to be coming up short in May and June.    That being said, I’ve tried to jump on the family-centric movies as soon as I can, like this week’s review of “Lightyear.”