"There are no easy decisions for the rest of the year" by: John Sample

We made it through the first quarter of 2022 and it was the worst performance for the various indexes and averages since 2020.     That is easy to explain with inflation, war in Ukraine and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.

PSA: Match your financial goals with the right strategies

You may have multiple financial goals – and each requires a specific investment strategy.     But all of these strategies should follow a similar process, so it’s important to take the right steps at the right time.     First, define each of your goals.

"We are called to be devoted to prayer; make every day count" by: Caleb Gibson

Prayer should be our devotion. This means that we set aside time in our day to pray.     God always wants us to pray, but he also wants us to pray at specific times.      How does the athlete become great at their sport? They are devoted to it.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Morbius’ adds little to MCU Multiverse plans" by: Jessica Shepard

I’ve been a fan of vampires movies since I can remember and my first flick was 1987’s “The Lost Boys.’     So on one hand, I was set for a bit of gore and dry humor with an over-the-top villain straight out of the gate.

"Still picky about how I like my steak cooked" by: Jessica Shepard

Look, I know it’s been deemed some sort of sacrilege or blasphemy, but, I enjoy my steaks medium rather than rare.    Unfortunately, at events like the “Great Steak Cook-off” you don’t have many options once you choose a cook team to patronize.

"Much like the market not being easy, spring brings flowers, allergies" by: John Sample

A new week and the debate continues on where this market is going.    We have two weeks of gains together.    That’s good news, but the next strain of COVID is taking a toll overseas, especially in China. China is shutting down Shanghai, impacting Tesla due to manufacturing there.

PSA: Don’t be surprised by Social Security taxes

When you apply for your Social Security retirement benefits, you need to think about how much you want to be withheld for taxes.     Many people overlook this issue – only to face an unpleasant surprise at tax time, because Social Security benefits may be added to taxable income.

"This life is really about a one-on-one walk with God" by: Caleb Gibson

There is a famous poem called, “Footprints In The Sand.”    I’m going to shorten the story here: “One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.      “Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Lost City’ wasted its jokes in trailer" by: Jessica Shepard

Usually, I’ll watch a “rom-com” and find a decent storyline that straddles both genres fairly well.    My personal preference is more for a film leaning towards comedy rather than romance.

"San Antonio seems the same a decade later" by: Jessica Shepard

After Mike’s anemia scare and stay in the hospital last week, we decided to take a small road trip to San Antonio over the weekend.     Now, to be fair, I hadn’t seen the Riverwalk in over a decade, but I found everything pretty much the same as we left it.