A six-year-old Israeli boy hiking with his family has discovered a one-of-a-kind tablet with a 3,500-year-old depiction of a naked, humiliated Canaanite prisoner and his captor. The amazing image, impressed upon a ...
Read More »Overwhelmed by streaming services?
HBO Max debuted this week leaving many people reeling as they pick and choose which streaming services are best for their families. As Vulture.com points out, “Finding something to watch on TV ...
Read More »Use IRS non-filers tool to get Economic Impact Payment; many low-income, homeless qualify
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding low-income Americans to use the free, online tool Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info to quickly and easily register to receive their Economic Impact Payment. “The IRS is working ...
Read More »Pier 1 Imports latest casualty of government shutdowns
Another well-known American retailer is the latest casualty of government-imposed shut-downs. Pier 1 Imports announced Tuesday it is seeking bankruptcy court approval to wind down its business entirely after it was not ...
Read More »How Missouri will handle taxes on stimulus checks
Missouri residents who received a stimulus check from the federal government because of COVID-19 will not have to pay state income tax under a bill passed by the state senate. The payments ...
Read More »Dave Says: Is it an emergency?
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. Is it an emergency? Dear ...
Read More »Retirees encouraged to get involved during pandemic
Retirees are getting a bad rap during the pandemic when they often are the ones best-suited to helping others, according to a Christian leader. “Seniors are often portrayed in the media as ...
Read More »The RMD Holiday
The RMD Holiday – We said last month that retirees are one of the highest and most unfairly taxed groups out there and stressed the importance of tax reduction planning when it ...
Read More »Study: Coffee really does make dessert better
We now know why many people will pair a cup of coffee with their favorite dessert. A new study is lending some scientific credibility to the time-honored tradition of serving coffee after ...
Read More »Armchair travel: Check out these videos to satisfy your summer wanderlust
Usually our Spring conversations with family and friends reflect upcoming summer travel. However, this year, we do not know if trains and airplanes will be running or if theme parks, museums and ...
Read More »Isaac Newton, creativity, and the Bubonic plague
Who knew that 350 years after Isaac Newton and the Bubonic plague, he could be an example for how we handle forced solitude during the coronavirus pandemic. In his 1993 book, “Don’t ...
Read More »White House will give guidelines on reopening the nation on Thursday
Americans are ready for the nation to open back up, according to polls and President Donald Trump is planning to begin making that happen Thursday afternoon when it will announce guidelines. He ...
Read More »Back to the Bible offers free digital app for churches
To help churches stay connected and minister to their members during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Back to the Bible is offering a free digital app for churches. The BttB.App platform offers ...
Read More »Apple’s Tim Cook, others to join task force to restart economy
Now that the nation’s coronavirus hotspots have seemingly hit their peak, attention is turning to getting the economy roaring back to life. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that is now a ...
Read More »Crown Financial Ministries offering free Covid-19 financial resources
One of the biggest challenges for any family or organization during the pandemic is making wise financial decisions. Crown Financial Ministries is offering sound, biblical advice at no expense. Thats even more ...
Read More »Favorite podcast? Readers give us their suggestions
The mind is a horrible thing to waste! We have heard this slogan for many years. However, it is true these days with COVID-19. There’s only so much television one can watch. ...
Read More »Trump wants to open economy with a ‘big bang’ as Americans become restless
As backlash against the lockdown grows across the nation, civil rights experts are now being joined by economists in saying it needs to end sooner than later. President Donald Trump said Wednesday ...
Read More »Will drive-in church be the new normal during COVID-19 outbreak?
Several churches are trying a new kind of service — one that is completely safe during the coronavirus pandemic. They’re calling it “drive-in church.” Paul Daugherty, pastor of Victory church in Tulsa, ...
Read More »Your taxes: Tax Day is now July 15, 2020
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you will now have more time to file and pay your state and federal taxes. Both the IRS and state revenue departments have extended the DUE DATE ...
Read More »Starting a home remodeling project – 7 tips for choosing a qualified contractor
Outside of the home itself, remodeling is typically one of the largest investments you can make as a homeowner. While some projects can be tempting to tackle yourself, many larger-scale projects may ...
Read More »Survey looks at financial impact of coronavirus pandemic
With unemployment numbers rising because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans feel the effects of the virus hitting their wallets hard and with no clear end in sight. MoneyGeek surveyed 1,257 people across ...
Read More »Dave Says: Great start, but follow the steps
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. Great start, but follow the ...
Read More »Jerusalem expects economic hit from loss of tourism during pandemic
Jerusalem has endured numerous struggles in its long history, and coronavirus is now the latest. The City of David is bracing for the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Deputy Mayor Fleur ...
Read More »Here’s what you need to know about your stimulus package
Americans will soon be getting relief from the U.S. government as part the COVID-19 Pandemic Phase III Stimulus Package signed into law on March 27 by President Trump. There are also additional ...
Read More »Congressman discusses benefits of stimulus package
The massive stimulus package passed by Congress last week will help small businesses keep employees on the payroll, according to Rep. Sam Graves. “And as long as they continue to keep them ...
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