"Mr. Musk is making investment an Extravaganza" by: John Sample

We made it through the holiday shortened week and the prospect of Easter Eggs was not enough to move the equities markets north.      To date this year stocks are down over 7% and bonds are down over 8%.     History has shown us that stocks can and do move together.

"Financial issues facing woman business owners"

If you’re a woman running your own business, you’ll have some special challenges in planning for retirement and creating your estate plans.    How can you address these issues?    First of all, your career may be interrupted by caregiving responsibilities.

"Reel Reviews: 11th Wizarding world film leaves us hanging yet again" by: Jessica Shepard

By now, everyone knows the names Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, or even Dumbledore.    Rowling’s young teen magical books full of witches, wizards, and magic span the globe and have become a cornerstone of popular culture and spawned a prequel series, too.

"Bay City Ladycat Soccer Team had another fantastic year" by: Mike Reddell

The Bay City Ladycat Soccer Team had another fantastic year.    I could write that sentence every season it seems.    This year, the girls fell to Lumberton 3-0 in the regional final game of the UIL state championship soccer playoff.

"Family Easter traditions live on even as we get older" by: Jessica Shepard

Easter celebrations mean family time for almost everyone – and we’re no different in that tradition.    My younger sister and brother are headed down for the weekend and have already been pretty vocal about continuing our annual egg hunt and gift basket traditions.

"Hope you have buckled up buttercup" by: John Sample

I think it is a good time for a holiday shortened week of trading.      Last week the Dow lost a bit of ground but the tech heavy NASDAQ dropped almost 15%.      Many pointed into the rise in interest rates hurting tech stocks as investors moved to big capitalized stocks that pay dividends.

PSA: Will your money last as long as you do?

All of us hope for long, healthy lives – but we don’t want to outlive our money.    How can you prevent this?    For starters, use your health and family history to estimate your longevity.

"Resurrection Sunday represents something more important" by: Caleb Gibson

Why is Easter so important?     Out of all of the Holidays in the year, Christmas and Easter rank as the Christian’s most popular.     As you are off work this Sunday and possibly Friday, reflect on the life of Jesus.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Sonic 2’ highlights the power of friendship" by: Jessica Shepard

I grew up playing the “Sonic the Hedgehog” videogames in the early 1990s and have seen the animated shows, too.    However, I didn’t expect an actual sequel to 2020’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie.

"Childhood gardening memories resurface when tilling" by: Jessica Shepard

If you’re a frequent reader of my column, you know that there are just some topics that creep up annually like clockwork.     Everything from hurricane season to fair season and summer exploits with plenty of nostalgic walks down memory lane.