Aren’t you tired of all those predictably boring ceremonial solemnization stories in the news? The 5th or 10th commemoration of this, the 25th or 50th anniversary of that.Wouldn’t it be refreshing to see a remembrance in an off year?So today, let us celebrate the 51st — nearly the 52nd ...
To the editor:The majority of abortions are not as a result of a fetus being determined to have an abnormality; the butcher of the baby is not interested in anything other than murdering it.The majority of pregnancies do not endanger the mother. That is a medical fact. Besides, a pregnant woman ...
Thanksgiving at my home was a delightful affair. We enjoyed a large family gathering, well-seasoned with old and new friends. Nobody spoke of inflation, which is always a welcomed thing. In fact, my advice to anyone whose Thanksgiving table is despoiled by macroeconomics, is to establish hard ...
The holiday season will soon end, and that means tax time is right around the corner. With so many sites advertising free taxes with minimal work, it’s easy to fall into a trap.Tax preparation scams come in many different shapes and sizes. “Ghost” preparers, IRS impersonation, identity ...
The holidays can be fun and exciting, a time to celebrate and spend time with loved ones, but it can also be a very stressful time. This is particularly true if you are tasked with covering work duties for a colleague taking vacation time. There are, however, a couple of strategies that can ...
The holidays are coming to a close and for some – that means working through holiday credit card debt. Going into a new year with new debt or depleted savings can be stressful, so let the new year be a time for new financial goals.The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic leaves consumers reassessing ...
Advent Calendars can be a fun way for the family to spend time together during the holidays and count down to the big day. But be careful, don’t get wrapped up in a scam instead.A new scam has emerged on social media with ads for unique advent calendars. Wine advent calendars, Christmas socks ...
Holiday shopping will soon end as Christmas nears. Many consumers are searching for last-minute deals or shopping on a budget — and scammers are always looking to trick a savvy shopper.This holiday season, scammers are taking advantage of the demand for pricey gaming consoles by advertising ...
Often at this time, we wonder how we arrived at the end of another year so quickly. It seems like yesterday we were entering 2021 and – just like that – we are once again watching the calendar turn the page to a brand new year.I have had the pleasure of writing this column since becoming ...
Getting ready to travel for the holidays? Traveling may be different than in past years due to COVID-19 precautions and restrictions. Be sure to plan ahead and think about what is and isn’t needed when it comes to masks and vaccinations, as restrictions change from one state to another.With ...
