Three stops on the road to financial stability

Achieving financial stability doesn’t happen overnight — it takes a journey. And, as with every journey, you’ll need to make some stops along the way.These stops,or milestones,can tell you how far you’ve gone — and where you need to go next.

Steps to take before — and after — a divorce

Going through a divorce is emotionally painful and can disrupt one’s life in many ways — but does it also have to be financially devastating?Not necessarily. You can help yourself greatly by making a series of moves.

Financial Focus

Are you concerned about debt? It’s important to recognize this, but, at the same time, you may have more ways of gaining control of your debt situation than you had realized.

Wellington mayor from Dozier served as a prisoner of war

April 9 marked the annual commemoration known as the Day of Valor,or“Araw ng Kagitingan,”in the Philippines.On that date, in 1942, the Battle of Bataan ended when 63,000 Filipinos and 12,000 Americans surrendered to the Japanese.

Monies for trees

Some federal programs are getting the ax. Here’s hoping it’s not your favorite.Some grants for planting trees in cities, especially in treeneedy disadvantaged neighborhoods, have been canceled. Trees cool things off and are a way to offset the extra heat that emanates from concrete and pavement.

Childress: Gateway to the Panhandle

The town that bears the same as the county is at the junction of U.S. Highways 287, 62 and 83. The area is named for George Campbell Childress (1804-1841), author of Texas Declaration of Independence.

How can you boost your savings?

It might not be on your calendar, but America Saves Week is observed from April 7–11. Are you saving enough? If not, how can you save more?If you don’t think you’re saving enough, you’re not alone.

Memories left for my kids

There has been much written recently about gender, diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and the like as it relates to the military. You might find this account from several years ago interesting.Sergeant First Class (SFC) Valentine was my idea of a perfect Platoon Sergeant.

Financial Focus

For years, people save and invest in 401(k) plans, IRAs and other financial accounts.They wouldn’t lose track of this money, would they?You might be surprised.

Memories left for my kids

As a career teacher, I am disturbed to read about school evaluations in which so few students are able to meet “grade-level”expectations. Also disappointing are stories about teachers who are trapped in a teaching profession they don’t enjoy, and thus, can’t wait until the day they retire.