A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts are warning we could be heading toward a recession, ...
Read More »Airbnb to drop all listings in Communist China
Airbnb is ending its listing in China as of July 30 the company announced Tuesday. It will cease all domestic rentals and remove all listings in part because of continuing Covid lockdowns. ...
Read More »Where does your state come in for a love of reading?
New research is revealing which states have the highest love for reading. The data comes at a time when some feared reading was on the decline as the public seemingly spent more ...
Read More »All 50 states now have historic gas price above $4 a gallon
Kansas was one of several states Monday where the average price of gas rose above $4 bringing the total number of states to 50. Numerous states have prices above $5 a gallon ...
Read More »“Suicide is the only way out:” cryptocurrency collapse panics investors
Cryptocurrency experienced a bloodbath on Thursday as digital currency continues its 2022 freefall. Bitcoin crashed to its lowest price in more than a year and other cryptocurrencies endured even more gruesome sell-offs ...
Read More »White House cancels oil and gas lease sales as prices soar
The day after again blaming rising fuel prices on Vladimir Putin, the Biden administration is canceling major oil and gas lease sales on American territory. The move ended the sales of three ...
Read More »Getting The Taxman Out Of Your Retirement — Part 2
Last month, in part one of this article, we discussed how you might be in a lower tax bracket in retirement, but pay a higher tax rate. In this article, we’ll look ...
Read More »Mothers and Mother’s Day: the real story
Mother’s Day is the one day a year when children make a point to visit their moms. Hanging baskets, cards, flowers, candy, a picnic, or some other special meal commemoration ensues. But ...
Read More »This is how many people visited Branson last year
After going through a difficult time during pandemic lockdowns, a record 10 million people visited the Branson area last year. “The numbers don’t lie – Branson is a destination that appeals to ...
Read More »McDonald’s sales surge despite price increases
McDonald’s is crediting sharp menu price increases in beating first-quarter profits. It also says a new customer loyalty program may have helped. Shares of the Chicago-based company rose nearly 2 percent. The ...
Read More »Getting the taxman out of your retirement — Part 1
One of the most overlooked, but perhaps most important, aspects of income planning is taxes and how they relate to retirement and Social Security. Taxation on Social Security benefits works differently than ...
Read More »Missouri Republican legislators want to return $1 billion to taxpayers
Missouri Republican lawmakers have some good news for taxpayers as the filing deadline approaches. Republican legislators have announced a plan to use $1 billion from the state’s historic surplus for tax rebates. ...
Read More »CNN slams children’s books that don’t espouse liberal ideology
Last week, CNN published an opinion piece arguing that the “right-wing children’s entertainment complex is upon us.” Prominently featured as a case in point were the Tuttle Twins children’s books, created by Connor Boyack to offset ...
Read More »5 Easter movies not to miss this year
As Christians prepare for Easter Sunday, many may be searching for a movie to include in their weekend activities. But what to watch? Here’s what others are including in their “top Easter ...
Read More »Inflation rises at fastest rate in 40 years, now at 8.5%
New numbers out this week show that inflation is increasing at the fastest rate since January 1982. Economists say the consumer price index — which measures a basket of goods including gasoline, ...
Read More »“I’m trying to glorify God,” says Masters champion Scottie Scheffler
Golfer Scottie Scheffler seemingly came out of nowhere this year to earn the No. 1 ranking in the world. On Sunday, he won the prestigious Masters tournament. In a news conference after ...
Read More »Pastors enjoy Holy Land visit after Israel lifts travel restrictions
A visit to the Holy Land helps the Bible come alive for pastors and serves as a transformative moment. Not just for them, but for their congregations benefitting when they return. After ...
Read More »Airbnb ends operations in Russia, Belarus
Four weeks after it initially said it would suspend operations in Russia, Airbnb has made good on its promise. Reservations starting on or after April 4 have been canceled, the company says ...
Read More »USDA expects food prices to increase by 5 percent this year
With warm weather on the way, families may want to think about growing some of their own food. Prices are expected to rise by 5 percent this year. That would be the ...
Read More »Ben and Erin Napier to launch new show on HGTV
Ben and Erin Napier are not shy about sharing their faith. The couple is finding a loyal following on social media and cable television giving viewers an inside view of their style ...
Read More »Federal Reserve warns housing bubble is “Unhinged”
The country’s housing bubble may be about to burst, leaving millions of homeowners with mortgages that far exceed the value of their property. That’s according to new data from the Census Department ...
Read More »Drivers stick it to high gas prices with gas pump stickers blaming Biden
Drivers across the country have found a creative way to tell President Biden what they think of soaring gas prices. Decals of a finger-pointing Biden, with the words “I did that!” in ...
Read More »Southern Baptists launch own version of popular online game Wordle to promote annual meeting
The Southern Baptist Convention has launched its own daily word game following the overnight success of Wordle. “We’re always looking for unique ways to promote engagement around the annual meeting,” Jonathan Howe, ...
Read More »Christian young adults give more than non-Christian peers, study finds
Christian adults aged 40 or younger donate three times as much money as non-Christians over the course of a year, a new study finds. “The study showed Christian young adults share more ...
Read More »78-year-old Stan Cottrell strides through four decades of record-breaking runs
Stan Cottrell, 78, may be the world’s best example of a person who can’t sit still. And now this Guinness World Record holder is working on a movie deal based on his ...
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