"Blue hair is back on the menu for a limited time only" by: Jessica Shepard

   For the past few weeks, I’ve been asked by several folks if I was under the weather or not feeling well.   And, for me, it’s a strange sort of segue into conversation but at the same time it left me wondering if I was looking all of my late 30s finally.

"Evidence shows the Stock Market is not afraid of Halloween " by: John Sample

   The market just keeps moving north.   Last week the Labor Department called back staff on furlough to announce the CPI, which came in at 3%.   That was just under projections and just over the last report. It is not the goal of 2%, but not moving up as quickly as some believe.

PSA: The real meaning of diversification in investing

   We’ve all heard the phrase: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”   In the world of investing, it’s solid advice.   Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom.   They spread money across multiple financial institutions, working with several financial advisors.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Good Fortune’ relies on Reeve’s comedic timing to function" by: Jessica Shepard

   I don’t know what I was expecting when I saw the first trailer for “Good Fortune,” but the initial glance at the storyline and concept gave me the strangest feeling of déjà vu.

‘Stay in touch’

   In the morning or late evening, if you stand very still outside and close your eyes, you can feel the seasonal shift in the air.   Granted, the first day of Fall was noted as Sept. 22 this year, but Mother Nature follows her own calendar.

"What impacts me as pop culture evolves, moves forward" by: Jessica Shepard

   Roughly two weeks ago, I waxed poetic about AOL shutting down dial-up internet finally.    Well, we can add the loss of MTV channels to the list of unexpected evolutions in pop culture programming.

"Is it Halloween we are afraid of or the markets?" by: John Sample

   We are in the final quarter of the year and moving into the third quarter earnings reports.    Some of the larger capitalized companies will report this week.

PSA: Open enrollment: What to know before you enroll

   For many people, fall brings open enrollment, the period to choose your medical and workplace benefits for the year ahead.    While it may be easy just to renew last year’s choices that might be a costly mistake.    Your employer’s plans, providers, or costs may have changed.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Black Phone 2’ delves into supernatural horror" by: Jessica Shepard

   While I’ve noticed that there are plenty of sequel films that no one ever asks for taking up space in the world – I’m pleased to announce that I’ve found one that actually improves upon its predecessor.

‘Chronic Indecision’

   Imagine a world where humans could pull up at a human body shop and have professionals run a diagnostic test on their mental health system when they notice a pattern of hesitation in their operating system.