If you’ve ever been on the hunt for a new home, you already know there’s a lot of important factors to consider. You’ve got to think about your family needs, lifestyle, budget, ...
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One of the most overlooked, but perhaps most important, aspects of retirement income planning is taxes and how they relate to Social Security. Taxation on Social Security benefits works differently than other ...
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City and county officials in Johnson County recently told the Kansas City Star they are ‘puzzled’ by sluggish sales tax collections and consumer spending. They shouldn’t be. Local officials should realize the obvious. Kansans ...
Read More »Bond market not signaling recession, experts say
WASHINGTON—U.S. stocks dropped sharply on Aug. 14, as the bond markets signaled concerns about a possible recession with the yield curve inverting for the first time in 12 years. The inverted yield curve, ...
Read More »Capital Grille keeps the ambiance and great food in new location
The holiday season is around the corner and for many people that means planning group events. With the opening of The Capital Grille in its new and expanded location on the Country ...
Read More »The habit you should start today if you want to be happy in your old age
The first self-aware discovery I made as an adult transitioning out of extended college adolescence was that exercise made me happy. I discovered it accidentally at first, and marveled at the direct, ...
Read More »What’s the story behind the drop in stock market?
The US Treasury Department placed China on a blacklist Monday evening, officially labeling China as a “currency manipulator” after the regime took a major step that sent shockwaves through global stock markets. That ...
Read More »Dave Says – If you can’t afford a 15-year mortgage…
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. If you can’t afford ...
Read More »“I Didn’t Want to Live Anymore”
Growing up, Breanna felt loved by her parents. But when she was 8 her parents told her they were divorcing. Her life became one of brokenness. Breanna remembers, “It was devastating my ...
Read More »Want to see your church or charities get 30%-60% more money?
The last couple of years have been a rough one for many charities out there. Most have experienced an increasing demand for their services while simultaneously seeing a large drop off in ...
Read More »Trump 2020 campaign has fun with straw bans
The campaign to re-elect President Trump is having some fun at the expense of the push to ban the straw. And that fun has found a receptive ear among Americans tired of ...
Read More »Amazon Prime Day deals begin today
It’s Christmas in July for many Americans as Amazon Prime Day kicks off for 48 hours starting Monday, July 15. You can help Metro Voice by clicking any of the links below to begin ...
Read More »Tim Tebow calls on Christians to stand up for their values in America
Tim Tebow says that Christians need to stand up for Judeo-Christian values in America. At a recent conference, the popular sports figure and now movie producer said, “What’s amazing when you get ...
Read More »Dave Says – A home shouldn’t leave you “house poor”
Need some financial advice? Debt and income crisis? Pay off the house first? Check cashing? Taxes? Credit Cards? Check out what folks are asking Dave Ramsey. A home shouldn’t leave you ...
Read More »Sliced bread festival brings Republicans, Democrats together
It’s the best thing since sliced bread! Really! Seven thousand people are expected to turn out for this weekend’s “Sliced Bread Days” event in northwest Missouri’s Chillicothe. State Rep. Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, ...
Read More »Mandy Moore’s mindful tips for a well-balanced, lively summer
With plans of trips and relaxation on the horizon, it can be easy to give your wellness routine a vacation, too. Before you jet set off on your next adventure, take a ...
Read More »Dave Says – Emergency fund for business?
Need some financial advice? Debt and income crisis? Pay off the house first? Check cashing? Taxes? Credit Cards? Check out what folks are asking Dave Ramsey. Emergency fund for business? ...
Read More »Americans pay their credit card all wrong
What’s the best way to pay down credit card debt? LaTisha Styles, Millennial Finance Expert and Founder of Financial Success Media, LLC, outlines two popular strategies. “In the first way,” says Styles, ...
Read More »Today’s dads spending more time with kids
Last week Metro Voice published a story about the negative effects on society when fathers are not present in the lives of their kids. A reader responded that we should publish some ...
Read More »Israeli folk dance camp to be held Saturday
The woman “saw angels rapidly descending down to join us, dancing behind us with their swords. They would in unison put forward their swords into the center of the circle, and then behind ...
Read More »Exhibit features Jewish jewelry in Arab lands
The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem, with a mission of promoting interfaith dialogue, has opened a “past and present” jewelry exhibit featuring a section that highlights the Jewish amuletic jewelry in the communities of the Islamic world. ...
Read More »Remember forgiveness on Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, I am visiting my 97-year-old dad. He is hard of hearing, in a wheelchair, and still clear in his mind. Despite the setbacks of aging, his mood is remarkably ...
Read More »Taxpayers should be aware of the top tax scams currently in vogue
Tax scammers continue to work. Again this year, the IRS highlights the twelve top scams in its “Dirty Dozen” list. These scams are often aggressive and happen throughout the year. The schemes ...
Read More »Tips for the stress-filled lives of singles
June jumps into our lives and brings with it piles of wedding invitations. For Christian singles, the fancy cards serve as invites to more than one party: a wedding party and a ...
Read More »Dave Says – Preparing for the real world
Need some financial advice? Debt and income crisis? Pay off the house first? Check cashing? Taxes? Credit Cards? Check out what folks are asking Dave Ramsey. Preparing for the real world ...
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