The Christmas season is an exciting time for children – perhaps a little too exciting at times. Christi Bergin, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist at the University of Missouri, shared advice for making ...
Read More »National debt soars to nearly $300,000 for each American household
If rising inflation were not enough, every U.S. household also owes nearly $300,000 as their share of the national debt. The current debt has reached about $28.9 trillion, a number that is ...
Read More »How do Christian-Jewish families navigate the Christmas tree?
Traditionally, for Christian-Jewish families – or at least in writing about them – the month of December is referred to as a “dilemma.” This time of year brings discussion about whether to celebrate Christmas, ...
Read More »Carthage comes back form pandemic with bigger, better Christmas celebration
With their big plans for last year’s Christmas cancelled due to COVID-19, Vision Carthage says they have reignited the community’s holiday interests for a comeback in 2021. Vision Carthage Executive Director Abi ...
Read More »Comet Leonard visible through Christmas
There’s still time to see the year’s brightest comet but look quick! Comet Leonard was first seen near Jupiter in early 2021 and is on its way around the sun. This ball ...
Read More »Bones of Missouri state dinosaur discovered in southeastern part of state
A skeleton of the Missouri state dinosaur, the Parrosaurus missouriensis, has been found in Southeast Missouri. Guy Darrough, who discovered the bones, said the skeleton of this particular type of dinosaur has ...
Read More »Religious Christmas postage stamps still point to ‘reason for the season’
Step up to any United States Post Office counter or log onto its official government-sponsored website, and anyone in the market for “Christmas”-themed postage stamps has three options: “A visit from St. ...
Read More »Democrats ridiculed for bragging about 2-cent savings on gallon of gas
Democrats in Congress are being mocked for celebrating the news that gas prices have dropped by 2 cents per gallon. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee tweeted out a graph that featured half-cent ...
Read More »5 ways to stay balanced during the busy holiday season
As bright and joyful as the holiday season can be, the hustle and bustle of the season can also leave people feeling overwhelmed. Remembering to slow down and find ways to maintain ...
Read More »Inflation drives up prices for Cyber Monday shoppers this year
The prices on Cyber Monday this year may not be as low as in the past, “The Epoch Times” reports. Online prices rose 1.9 percent in October from a year earlier and ...
Read More »Consumers expect continued inflation, according to Federal Reserve survey
Americans expect steep inflation to continue, according to the latest Survey of Consumer Expectations recently released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The median expectation is that the inflation rate ...
Read More »Photo albums at Thanksgiving can engage elders struggling with memory
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month comes each November when families gather together for Thanksgiving. That time together often shines a light on loved ones struggling with memory loss. Over 5 million Americans suffer from ...
Read More »Ready to Play Defense with Your Retirement Savings?
For most investors, including those saving for retirement, it’s no surprise that markets are subject to up-and-down fluctuations over time. And if you are investing with a long-term perspective, it’s pretty common ...
Read More »Dave Says – Long distance flip?
Need some financial advice? Debt and income crisis? Pay off the house mortgage first? Check cashing? Taxes? Credit Cards? Check out what folks are asking Dave Ramsey. Long distance flip? Dear Dave, I’ve ...
Read More »How to get cheap (or free) health insurance if you retire early
I often hear when I first meet with someone that the only reason they are still working is to pay for health insurance until they can get on Medicare at age 65. ...
Read More »Research finds that daylight saving time is not worth the trouble
Last week the sun was shining during my commute home from work. But after the yearly “fall back” on Sunday that ended daylight saving time with our clocks moved an hour earlier, ...
Read More »U.S. dollar losing 1 percent in value every 30 days
Your money is losing close to 1 percent of its value every 30 days. That startling revelation was made by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data which released the latest inflation ...
Read More »As deer season begins, the ‘Great Hunting Shortage’ is here
Hunters are experiencing what’s being named the “Great Hunting Shortage.” That’s causing some to scramble just as hunting season is set to begin this week. Missouri duck hunter Levi Lewis said he’s ...
Read More »It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas with 10 new albums releasing
November is just around the corner, and Christmas music can’t be far behind. At least 10 Christian artists have released new albums. Zach Williams is putting his own spin on Christmas classics ...
Read More »Take it from Reagan and Proverbs: We need to laugh again
Late on a rainy December morning in 1997, on the 34th floor of the Century City office building in Southern California, Ronald Reagan was gazing out a large window, looking down to ...
Read More »Bees are making a comeback in Missouri
The backyard conservation efforts of Missourians are contributing to the comeback of bees across the state. The state has announced that the focus on more native plants and other efforts are helping ...
Read More »Thanksgiving to be “most expensive meal in the history of the holiday”
Last summer, the Biden administration bragged about saving consumers a few cents on their July 4 celebrations. The news for Thanksgiving dinner will not be as good. According to a report published ...
Read More »Lost Tales: A sunken train in Idaho may solve a century-old mystery
Lost tales and mysteries come in a great variety. They may be located on the other side of the world, or just down the street, on top of a mountain or deep ...
Read More »Manchin, Sinema cave as deal on tax hikes, spending plan announced
President Joe Biden and Democrat leaders announced Thursday they have reached a deal on their multi-trillion spending plan. The deal, which needed Senators Joe Manchin (D-VA) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), includes more ...
Read More »Gas prices hit high not seen since Obama administration
The Biden administration has reached another milestone related to its energy policy, say experts. U.S. gas prices have now hit a new seven-year high. As of Oct. 27, the national average for a gallon ...
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