Chandler Craven Contributor Let’s assume you’re ahead of your peers. You’ve saved, invested and reduced your debts. Maybe you’ve even met with a financial professional to review your retirement income options. But,…
Category: Editorials
From the Sunny Side: “Feelin’ groovy”
Rick Patrick Columnist “Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last. Just kicking down the cobblestones. Looking for fun and feeling groovy.” Those words of advice from…
National Security: Zaragoza
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Spain is the World Cup champion for the next four years, the second time in its history where they have nabbed the coveted trophy. The final match between…
Learning As I Go: Those daggum yellow flies
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist The sky showed pink swooshes peaking over the eastern treetops. Wild birds chattered and the chickens echoed with crows and caws. Our two cats met me on…
Letter to the Editor: The Person You Are Trying to Reach Is Unavailable
“The person you are trying to reach is unavailable. Please try your call again later.” Most of us have heard those words after making a phone call. We hang up, try again…
From the Sunny Side: Summertime
Rick Patrick Columnist As if anyone needed any kind of reminder, it’s summertime here in North Central Florida. That means the weather is hot and humid. I remember one summer, I was…
Learning As I Go: Get away
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist When I was a kid, I loved the idea of a trip. My mom created magical memories with the hype and excitement she built up before the…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Empty nest? Time to revisit your financial plan
More than an emotional turning milestone, it can be a financial turning point The day children leave home is one that parents both anticipate and dread. After years of packed schedules, family…
Letter to the Editor: COMMIES FOR DUMMIES or why I love Capitalism!
Here’s a quick primer for all those misguided, brainwashed America-hating people who support and vote for these so-called progressive socialist candidates, or as I call them: COMMUNISTS!!! A communist will lie and…
National Security: Go west
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist As we begin the second 250 years since our nation’s founding, it is easy to overlook that in 1776, the future of the American nation was the western…
Learning As I Go: A crash course
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I climbed into the driver’s seat and headed toward town. There were a few things I needed to finish before Wednesday evening church began. My favorite songs…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Your home is likely your biggest retirement asset
Stacy Bush Contributor For many Americans, especially those in their peak earning years, the home is not just a place to live – it’s the largest single asset in the retirement portfolio….
When we do the very thing we hate
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist We can never sin so much that God would withhold His forgiveness from us. God hates our sin, but He loves us. I love both parts of this…
From the Sunny Side: Little things
Rick Patrick Columnist I’m not quite sure exactly when the change occurred. In fact, it has only recently dawned on me that any change at all had happened. But it certainly has…
National Security: Socialism
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist I was raised in a time and circumstance when socialism and communism were dirty words. My father schooled me on the dangers of these two ‘isms.’ He told…
Learning As I Go: Lots of little things
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist With the balmy weather, outside activities throughout the middle of the day haven’t been happening. This weekend, I made a mental list of several small projects I…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: 401(k) millionaires surge amid market growth
Stacy Bush Contributor The number of 401(k) millionaires has surged by 27 percent in 2024, according to recent data from Fidelity Investments. This sharp increase reflects strong market performance, higher contribution rates,…
Celebrating America!
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist America is the most generous country in the world, helping other nations in times of crisis. At home, we are a land of endless opportunity, enabling hardworking citizens…
From the Sunny Side: Something punny
Rick Patrick Columnist I have always been one to enjoy a good bit of humor. Of course when I say a “good” bit of humor, I mean the really “bad” jokes, puns…
National Security: Constitution
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist In a few days, our nation will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of our founding, when the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July…