Worried about inflation? Consider these moves

As you know, inflation was big news throughout 2022. But will it continue in 2023? And looking even further ahead, how should you account for inflation in your long-term plans?

The 501:

This is my brain on no sugar. So far, so good. New Year’s resolution? Nope. Coincidental timing. I fear for the future of Dr Pepper. What’ll I drink with those Sonic chilidogs? Unsweet iced tea? Sounds semi-ludicrous. That said, semi-ludicrous isn’t unfamiliar territory for me.

Capital Highlights

What to expect in legislative session The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.

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?