From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano When you begin investing, you’ll generally assess your comfort with risk, as your investment choices will be guided at least partially by your risk tolerance. But once you actually experience the ups and downs of the market, this tolerance could be tested. Risk tolerance mayContinue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano If you’ve been contributing for many years to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan, it may be your largest pool of money. So, if you are facing a financial need, you may think about tapping into your account. After all, it’s your money – whyContinue Reading
Alden Ho, Wheel Salt Ministries Everywhere you look today, you hear and read of everyones opinion. Some believe this, while others believe that, some say do this, while others say do that. Facebook is loaded with it, and if you’re like me, you may research things before you purchase toContinue Reading
To the Editor, The 38th Candlelight Tour of Homes® has come to its conclusion. What a year of variations around deep traditions! It was a very favored event and compliments were plentiful. The Historic Jefferson Foundation has every reason to be proud of this success! To James and Sharon GoolsbyContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon Not all life skills are the same. Some are more important than others. One essential skill is learning to tell the difference between fact and fiction. We have to learn who is telling the truth and who is lying to us. If we don’t learn this skill,Continue Reading
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