The 501: Cowboys and karaoke

Ever met a karaoke cowboy? I didn’t think so. A real cowboy is unlikely to be caught dead singing karaoke. A rodeo cowboy might. But a regular working ranch hand eschews limelight. How do I know? My reporter’s assignment was to document cowboys eating a real chuckwagon breakfast. I arose at 4 a.m.

Are you ready to ‘unretire’?

Have you recently retired but are now thinking of going back to work? If so, you aren’t alone, as many people are choosing to “unretire.” But if you do reenter the workforce in some capacity, what opportunities might be available to you?

Time for New Year’s financial resolutions

It’s that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we’ll go to the gym more, or learn a new language, or take up a musical instrument, or any number of other worthy goals. But this year, when making New Year’s resolutions, why not also consider some financial ones?

Tanks for reading

If you buy livestock supplement in a round, steel tank, six feet across, you end up with an empty tank not designed for eventual long-term use as a water tank. Ask me. Not to worry. Supplement in big, steel containers seem not be a current buying choice. I looked.

Protect financial accounts from “cyberthieves”

Cybercrime is booming. In 2021, the FBI reported that cybercriminals scammed nearly $7 billion from Americans — a figure slightly higher than the gross domestic product (GDP) of Switzerland for that year, according to research organization World Economics.

Mindfulness

Anxiety is a modern, mental bogeyman, keeping nearly half of Americans up at night, according to a recent survey.

Financial Focus

As the year winds down, your thoughts might drift to the future. And, as part of that future, you may be thinking of where your financial assets will end up. You’ve worked hard to accumulate them, and you’ll certainly need some of them to support your retirement, but what about the rest?

The Lord and the Church

We are entering a time where many people tend to focus on a New Year’s resolution. Many will focus on things like better health, losing weight or even a more fulfilling life at work or at home. I would like to mention another option. Really, it is two options – the Lord and the church.

The 501:

Cheapskates have more fun. So do blondes. One of my blonde college schoolmates rode shotgun with me, Texas to Arkansas and back. Guys kept honking and waving. Her name was Judy. “What’s the deal?” I asked her, regarding all the unexpected attention. “It’s the hair,” she said matter-of-factly.

Capital Highlights

Retiring senator named Secretary of State Retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has been named the next secretary of state by Gov. Greg Abbott. She replaces John Scott, who announced his resignation effective at year’s end.