"Just when you thought the party was starting someone turned out the lights" by: John Sample

Well, we had it in our grasp and it was snatched away.    The S&P 500 index was at record levels, WTI had dropped into the low $80s and NASDAQ had risen for 13 straight days.    For the NASDAQ, that was the longest streak since 1992.

PSA: Sustainable investing means investing with purpose

When you think about investing, you probably want your money to grow - but maybe you also want it to do some good.   That’s where ESG investing can be of interest. ESG looks at three key areas:   “E” stands for environment. It looks at how companies handle climate impact and natural resources.

"Reel Reviews: Violence, mayhem terrorize small town in ‘Normal’" by: Jessica Shepard

Sometimes, I feel like there really isn’t any movies worth watching – either on the big screen or through a streaming service.   There seems to be a lack of interesting storylines coming out lately and when I saw the trailer for “Normal,” I already had an idea on how terrible it would be.

Multiplex navigation

Imagine walking into a multiplex theatre on a Saturday afternoon with one thing in mind - the new film everyone’s been talking about.

"AI great white shark nonsense highlights public gullibility " by: Jessica Shepard

It’s been over 50 years since Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” took to the big screen and stirred up public fear and panic about Great White sharks.      Granted, that probably wasn’t Spielberg’s goal, but there are several studies that show the movie impacted public perception of sharks overall.

"Current market shows when bad news is good news" by: John Sample

There are numerous trite expressions related to investing.      One is buy on the rumor sell on the news.      Well last week the news couldn’t have been worse.      Though there is a ceasefire in Iran, no crude is making it through the Strait Of Hormuz.

PSA: Risks threaten Gen Z’s retirement - and how to tackle them

For Gen Z workers, saving for retirement may feel out of reach.      High-interest credit cards and student loan payments can drain a paycheck before the month even begins. With rising rents and higher everyday prices, there’s barely room for anything beyond the basics.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Project Hail Mary’ film great for popcorn, easy storyline" by: Jessica Shepard

Every time I learn about some new movie set in space to save the planet Earth from something terrible, I’m reminded of my favorite quote from the 2009 “Star Trek” reboot film.

One of a kind

Some folks make it their mission in life to change their significant other, family members or friends.      When those close to them don’t measure up to their standards, they feel empowered to reign them in to their way of thinking or doing.