Financial Focus

How long will you live? Of course, your longevity is somewhat unpredictable. But it may be a good idea to plan for a long life — and the financial issues that go along with it. It’s reasonable to think you’ve got a long way to go.

The 501:

In a trusted online Farm Bureau publication, “Twenty Things on the Farm That Just Make Sense” piqued my curiosity. So, I started reading to see what sort of things qualified. No surprise, baling wire topped the list, followed by feed sacks.

Capital Highlights

Tax-relief plan headed to governor Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov.

The 501:

Stressed? I don’t know about you, but if I’m not stressed, check me for a pulse. Stress is the stuff of life. It keeps us going. Right? While it kills us. Oh, well. I stress just trying to think of a topic worth wasting my readers’ time. This time, I scanned a magazine looking for inspiration.

Financial Focus

Mutual funds offer investors a chance to own shares in dozens of companies, as well as bonds, government securities and other investments. But you might be able to broaden your portfolio further by owning another type of fund — an exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Electronic records

Life in the computer age is challenging and occasionally comical. With my father and brother also being medical doctors in West Texas, and my middle name being my dad’s first name, medical mail would go various directions.

Chiropractic Corner

You hear people say it often: “I threw out my back,” but what does that mean and what can be done about it?

Financial Focus Women retirees may need to adjust financial course

We all hope to retire comfortably. But once we reach retirement, we may need to adjust our expectations and behaviors somewhat in response to financial issues — and that’s especially true for women. So, if you’re a woman, what can you do to live a financially secure life when you retire?

The 501: Who wants to mop?

Ever want to get rid of a new hire who’s just not working out? Make ‘em mop. If they like mopping as much as I do, they’ll quit. Back in my letter- carrier days, I had to mop the post office lobby floor a couple of times when the janitor was on vacation. Bummer.

Capital Highlights

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported.