Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute Many of you may remember the rough start we had with our son. He is 13 now and time flies. But, time crept by early on. He was born at 28 weeks of gestation. My wife was in a car accident. She was six months intoContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time. But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that is to make some New Year’s resolutions. Of course, you can make theseContinue Reading
Every newspaper I’ve been associated with over the last 30 years or so has published this editorial on or around Christmas. This year is no exception. Austin and I want to wish all of our subscribers a very Merry Christmas, and hope you will continue with us throughout 2021. WeContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano As the year draws to a close, it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned something about the social, political, physical and environmental forces that have affected everyone. And, in some ways, our lives will be changed, perhaps permanently. But as an investor, what lessonsContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is a valuable asset. But sometimes things happen that can affect the status of your plan. So, for example, if you work for a hospital that changes ownership, and you have been participating in a 403(b), 457(b) or 401(k) retirement plan,Continue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano You’ve no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping on your credit cards to actual theft from your financial accounts. This problem won’t go away anytime soon – but you can take steps toContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano If you’re a caregiver, possibly for a loved one dealing with an illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, you’re probably already facing some significant emotional and physical challenges – so you don’t need any financial ones as well. Yet, they are difficult to avoid. What stepsContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano Right now, the pandemic is causing chaos and uncertainty for colleges and students. But it won’t always be that way. And if you have children who will be heading off to school in the next few years, you’re probably thinking about more typical concerns –Continue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano If you’ve recently become a widow or widower, you’re obviously dealing with an enormous emotional burden, and coping with your grief can seem like a full-time struggle. Unfortunately, the business of life must go on – and the financial moves you make at this timeContinue Reading
By Shelia Langbartels, O.D. If you’re social distancing at one of the many beautiful lakes, rivers or bayous in East Texas, you may have noticed something – it is HOT! While we all enjoy getting our daily dose of vitamin D naturally from the sun, it is also important toContinue Reading
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From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano You won’t see any greeting cards celebrating it, and it’s not likely to be on your calendar, but in just a few weeks, National 401(k) Day will be observed. And this type of recognition may be warranted, too, because 401(k) plans have become key buildingContinue Reading
Mr. Gossett, I am reaching out to you due to your concerns of the operations at our store in Jefferson. Unfortunately our country and company are fighting the battle on COVID-19; it is our responsibility as a company to follow recommended guidelines from the CDC to minimize the risk ofContinue Reading
Update: Brookshire’s Responds. See Below initial story. Brookshires/Jefferson COVID practicesAug 18 at 10:57 AMTo: publicrelations@brookshires.com I would like to share my, as well as several regular Brookshires/Jefferson patrons, displeasure with the recent lack of COVID-19 prevention practices. The store policy for face protection is clearly indicated on each entrance door.Continue Reading
By Tom Walker Barabbas was a nationalist and a freedom fighter – an insurrectionist who fought for Israel to drive out the Romans, for many Jews believed that only God was legitimately allowed to rule over Israel. The pagans needed to be expelled, even if brutal force was needed. HisContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano In light of the coronavirus pandemic, virtually all of us have considered health-related issues. But for people facing a serious, chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes or cancer, health concerns are an everyday matter. If you’re fortunate, you may never be afflictedContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano The investment world contains different types of risk. Your stocks or stock-based mutual funds could lose value during periods of market volatility. The price of your bonds or bond funds could also decline, if new bonds are issued at higher interest rates. But have youContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano Like most people, you probably have many financial goals: a comfortable retirement, long vacations, college for your children or grandchildren, the ability to leave something behind for the next generation, and so on. To achieve these various goals, you may have to follow different investmentContinue Reading