Opinion

The Sandwich Generation: caring for their elders and youngsters at the same time

by John Grimaldi WASHINGTON, DC, Oct 8 — The Pew Research Center calls them “multigenerational caregivers” or “the…

Opinion

Quinn Minute — Sidekicks

By Rix Quinn       If you grew up in the 1950s through 1970s, television westerns introduced you to…

Opinion

What Happens If I Withdraw Money from My Tax-Deferred Investments Before Age 59½?

Withdrawing taxable funds from a tax-deferred retirement account before age 59½ generally triggers a 10% federal income tax penalty,…

Lifestyle

Choose dark foliage for landscape shine

By Gary R. Bachman MSU Extension Service I can’t deny that I love really, really dark landscape plant…

Opinion

Trying to find your ‘Why’? Maybe you should concentrate on your ‘When’

It’s become a truism in some circles that the road to success and fulfillment involves finding your “why.”…

Opinion

Yes, you really need to learn how to say no; Here’s why

The demands on your time can be overwhelming – and yet instead of easing up, they keep coming…

Opinion

Discernment is a spiritual gift

Christians and non-Christians realize that when they are referred to as being judgmental, that’s a character defect and…

Opinion

October 15 is coming…know your Medicare annual enrollment options!

Dear Toni:             I turned 65 in February and did not enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan.…

Opinion

Public safety is top priority for hurricane recovery

As we begin to rebuild our lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the most devastating storm to…

Opinion

‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’ during National Fire Prevention Week

The National Fire Protection Agency has deemed October 3-9, 2021 as National Fire Prevention Week across the United…