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Texans take charge of Super Bowl LVII

Texans take charge of Super Bowl LVII

Texans take charge of Super Bowl LVII

News Staff
Friday, February 17, 2023
Played on Sunday, Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., the Kansas City Chiefs took a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LVII. I did not attend the game, but I saw a lot of notable people around Scottsdale, Ariz. last week.
Got brains to stretch eggs?

Got brains to stretch eggs?

Got brains to stretch eggs?

News Staff
Friday, February 17, 2023
Eggs. I’ve got four brown ones from the real chickens of a chicken lady. Originally, there were six. I’ve eaten two. At today’s egg prices,nothing beats friendship with a chicken lady. There’s a one-egg omelet in my near future. EGG BREAK. Yes, you can make an omelet from just one egg.
Could you cope with long-term care costs?

Could you cope with long-term care costs?

Could you cope with long-term care costs?

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
We all want to stay healthy and live independently throughout our retirement years. Unfortunately, that won’t be possible for some of us, so it’s a good idea to be prepared for health-related challenges — such as the need for long-term care.
Ronnie and Cindy Lambert Courtesy Photo

Ronnie and Cindy Lambert Courtesy Photo

Valentine’s Day and marriage

Ronnie Lambert
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
In the spirit of love and in the timing of Valentine’s Day, I decided to share about marriage in my contribution to “The Red River Sun” for the month of February. As we think about scripture, we see in Genesis 2:24 that a man and a woman are to be joined together in marriage.
Can you reduce thE Medicare surcharge

Can you reduce thE Medicare surcharge

Can you reduce thE Medicare surcharge

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Before you turn 65, you’ll want to become familiar with Medicare’s rules and features. And if you’re a high earner, you’ll want to be especially aware of the Medicare premium surcharge — because, over time, it can add up to some significant dollars.
Unvarnished shellac facts

Unvarnished shellac facts

Unvarnished shellac facts

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Shellac. Don’t take it for granted. Shellac is tediously produced by tiny lac bugs working on plantations in places like India. PETA is taking the bugs’ side. Seriously. Bought any shellac lately? Own anything shellacked? Have you ever been shellacked?
Electric versus gas: The choice is yours

Electric versus gas: The choice is yours

Electric versus gas: The choice is yours

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
I have been waiting for a significant paradigm shift in the automobile industry for the last few years. Electric vehicles (EVs) have doubled the rate of sales the last two years, but that only represents about 7% of all U.S. car sales.
Watch out for tax season scams

Watch out for tax season scams

Watch out for tax season scams

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
It’s that time of year when we do our taxes — but it’s also the same time that tax scammers go to work. What scams should you watch for — and how can you avoid being victimized?
The 501: The Gypsy violin gig

The 501: The Gypsy violin gig

The 501: The Gypsy violin gig

News Staff
Friday, January 20, 2023
Gypsy violinists are where you find them. Unless things have changed since 1969 (maybe they have), if you eat perfunctory goulash in Hungary in a romantic outdoor setting, you’ll be serenaded by a tip-collecting, perfunctory, strolling gypsy violinist.
Open the (back) door to a Roth IRA

Open the (back) door to a Roth IRA

Open the (back) door to a Roth IRA

News Staff
Friday, January 20, 2023
There aren’t many drawbacks to having a high income — but being unable to invest in a Roth IRA might be one of them. Are there strategies that allow high-income earners to contribute to this valuable retirement account? Before we delve into that question, let’s consider the rules.
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